How to Apply

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.

What You'll Do

Laboratory technician in support of a principal investigator whose research focuses on developmental neuroscience, chromatin regulation, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Perform complex experimental procedures and techniques in neuroanatomy, molecular biology, biochemistry, and rodent genetics. Perform animal husbandry and maintenance of animal colony. Training and onboarding of laboratory personnel. Order supplies and consumables, perform routine laboratory maintenance, ensuring compliance with university safety regulations, development of study protocols and application for institutional approvals. Assist with grant writing and submission of federal and foundation applications.

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.

Who We Are

The Michigan Neuroscience Institute was established in 1955 to bring together investigators from across the University of Michigan campus to probe the mysteries of the brain on a cellular, molecular, and behavioral level. Its 160 faculty and members seek to understand the function and dysfunction of the human brain.

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree and 1 year experience required. 

Desired Qualifications*

Experience animal husbandry, genotyping, molecular biology, training and onboarding of laboratory personnel, assisting grant writing and submission of federal and foundation applications.

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.