A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Lab technician for vision science molecular biology research lab to perform experiments, analyze data, and write manuscripts. Lab is focused on retinal pigment epithelial cell dysfunction in inherited retinal diseases

1. Performing lab experiments, including cell culture, protein and nucleic acid isolation, quantification, and analysis, immunofluorescence, microscopy, and other techniques.
2.  Performing mouse studies, including tissue collection and analysis by histology, and protein isolation and analysis, and ocular imaging studies.
3. Analyzing data, trouble shooting, and presenting at lab meeting.
4. Presenting at institutional and national and international conferences as appropriate.
5. Assisting in manuscript writing, preparation, and submission.

• A bachelor's Degree is required. 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Ability to perform duties independently
• Strong ability to analyze complex visual data in a quantitative and objective manner
• Judgment and action skills required to solve commonly encountered problems

Senior

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a related field.  
• Previous lab experience in cell culture, molecular biology techniques, and mouse experiments.

Intermediate 

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a related field.  

Associate

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a related field.  

• Previous publications in basic science vision research.
• PhD degree is preferred.

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

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.

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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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

About University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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