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*

• Independently develops, designs, and conducts In Vitro and In Vivo research
  projects/protocols; develops research plan, reviews progress and evaluates results with PI.
• Formulates research methods and suggests options for improving quality; identifies potential
  problems, recommends and implements solutions. Consults to refine or adapt
  methodologies to fit research requirements; collaborates in development of new techniques
  and instruments.
• Gathers and interprets data; supervises data collection and verification; and has oversight
  for literature reviews. Performs data analysis, interprets results, and designs figures for
  publications. Coordinates the processing and analysis of data and the conduct of
  experimental tests and suggests new or revised research methodologies. Coordinates
  development of research goals, project design and procedure.
• Expected to co-author the research publications. Expected to write independent articles and
  make formal presentations with or without the PI. Expected to present at national
  conferences. Assist in writing research support proposals. Function as subject specialist,
  needing little direction or review of work.
• Assist in making decisions about the direction and performance of the research work.

Required Qualifications*

Intermediate: Education and Experiences: Bachelor's degree in biological sciences (Molecular/Cellular Biology, Immunology, Neuroscience etc.) and 4 to 5 years related research experiences in laboratory settings with demonstrated ability or publication record to perform high-quality research. Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree preferred.

Senior: Bachelor's Degree required.  5-6 years of related experience, i.e., published in a field of specialty and academic knowledge in a field or discipline.  Master's or Doctoral Degree preferred.
 

Lead: Bachelor's Degree required.  6+ years of related experience, i.e., published in a field of specialty and academic knowledge in a field or discipline.  Doctoral Degree in field of expertise or Master's Degree and equivalent experience preferred.
 

• Rodent handing experiences including tail vein injection, intra-cardiac injection and rodent surgery skills are required. 
• Highly organized, consistently meets deadlines, and be eager to learn new techniques related his/her project.

Underfill Statement

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

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.

Vaccine Requirements

COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all students, faculty and staff working in the following areas: Michigan Medicine including the Medical School, Dental School, University Health Service or the Mary A. Rackham Institute.  This includes those working remotely and temporary workers.   More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.