Research Lab Specialist Assoc

1 week ago

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States The University of Michigan Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year
Job Summary

The laboratory of Dr. Peter Todd is seeking a lab specialist to assist with animal handling, genotyping, animal behavior and animal histology.

Responsibilities*
  • Management of mouse colony of neurodegenerative disease, genotyping, ear tagging, monitoring and adjusting breeding cages.
  • Assist with mouse behavior experiments and data analysis.
  • Collecting mouse tissues for analysis including euthanasia, perfusion, and processing samples for histology.
  • Assisting with administration of medications in food and/or water, and monitoring.
  • Dissecting and organizing tissue samples with microtome and/or cryotome.
  • Performing immunostaining, image development and quantification.
  • Interest in working with laboratory mice daily.
Required Qualifications*
  • Master's degree in neuroscience or related field
  • 5 years experience
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.

Additional Information

This position is term limited to 2 years. At the end of the stated term, your appointment will terminate, and you will not be eligible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits. This term-limited appointment does not create a contract or guarantee of employment for any period of time as you will remain subject to disciplinary or other performance measures, up to and including termination, at the will of the University in accordance with existing University policy and standards for employee performance and conduct.

Background Screening

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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

269551

Working Title

Research Lab Specialist Assoc (Term-Limited)

Job Title

Research Lab Specialist Assoc

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Neurology Department

Posting Begin/End Date

10/10/ /17/2025

Career Interest

Research

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