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.

A research specialist associate position is available immediately for highly-motivated individuals interested in studying relationships between immune system, diet, and the gut microbiota in the development of inflammation and cancer in the colon using mouse models and human samples.  Research will involve using molecular biology tools and in vivo mice models. The successful job candidate will be performing tissue dissections, preparation of protein, RNA, and stool samples, and analysis of protein and gene expression by immunoblotting, quantitative PCR, and flow cytometry.  The individual will also be monitoring ongoing mouse studies, genotyping as necessary, and performing tissue culture work with cell lines or primary cells harvested from mice. 

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related health science field
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in laboratory bench research.  
• The individual must be highly motivated, organized, and willing to learn new techniques/concepts, and demonstrate self-improvement.  
• Competence in handling and working with laboratory mice is a must.  
• It is also expected that the individual be able to perform experiments, interpret results, troubleshoot problems, and design additional experiments independently.  
• The individual should also possess excellent communication skills and work well with other individuals.  

• Master's Degree preferred
• Flexibility in work hours is a plus. 

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.

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.

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.

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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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