Research Laboratory Tech Sr

Job Summary

Aging is an inevitable natural process that impacts quality of life and increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. In the Rocha lab we use animal and human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC)-derived cardiovascular models to understand how aging impact cardiovascular function. If you are highly motivated, passionate for science and want to work with aging, come join Dr. Rocha?s lab and take part of a new and exciting research program to find new ways to mitigate the impacts of aging on the cardiovascular system.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

Perform stem cell culture, maintenance and stem cell directed differentiation. Perform experiments with animal models. Perform more complex experimental procedures such as optical mapping, Q-PCR, western blots, ELISA, immunofluorescence, microscopy and image analysis. Execute designated experiments and perform basic translation and interpretation data. Assist in some report writing and responsible for completing lab documentation for safety inspections. Greater autonomy in conducting and assisting in the design of phases of research projects.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelors degree
• 2-3 years of experience

Desired Qualifications*

• Masters in related area

Work Schedule

Pluripotent stem cells maintenance and differentiation require constant attention for successful completion of projects and due to the nature of this cells, weekend work rotation is expected.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Opening ID

271074

Working Title

Research Laboratory Tech Sr

Job Title

Research Laboratory Tech Sr

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Int Med-Cardiology

Posting Begin/End Date

11/18/ /03/2025

Career Interest

Research

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