Job Summary

The research laboratory of Dr. Anthony Rosenzweig in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI is in search of a Research Laboratory Specialist to serve as the Rosenzweig Research Laboratory Lead. The laboratory is situated in the heart of Michigan Medicine at the North Campus Research Complex in a newly renovated laboratory building within steps of a multitude of research resources, easy access to collaborators, and animal facilities. The laboratory research focuses on cardiac physiology and disease, interested in understanding how exercise protects the heart against heart failure.

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*

Supervises laboratory activities:

Directs and supervises training and ongoing activities of new employees in laboratory procedures and protocols. This includes technicians, students, and post-doctoral fellows.
Ensure all new employees have proper computer equipment, access, training and complete all new employee orientation checklist items
Provides oversight to ensure all activities follow relevant regulations and best practices.
Assist with biochemical, molecular and/or in-vivo work as needed
Contributes ideas and suggestions for improvements in experimental design and protocols where applicable. Creates new protocols and documents as needed
Creates, maintains, distributes and updates various lab databases as well as lab jobs, lab meeting presenters and emergency contact lists.
Engaged with PI in allocating space, laboratory equipment, orienting and supervising standard operating procedures and in assigning lab operational responsibilities among those working in the laboratory.
Attend and report as needed on lab manager and research safety meetings.
Defines procedures for retention, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal of written and electronic research materials created by past and current employees.

Management of grant spending

Must have a general understanding of NIH and other sponsored funding agency cost principles
Oversees laboratory spending, track and maintain budget and spend against each grant. Proper use of short codes, chart fields and appropriate spending
Works with the pre and post-award Research Administrator to monitor and assure appropriate allocation of lab spending in accordance with project and lab budgets and applicable regulation

Animal Protocol and Support:

Animal protocol management- new protocols, updating old and ensuring all lab members are training and in compliance
Monitors use of animals follows IACUC and AAALAC requirements and reports infractions to Senior Investigator.
Instructs new employees in various animal techniques.
Coordinates user work schedules for equipment, procedure rooms and animal hood use.
- Responsible for ordering, tracking and monitoring all animal purchases
- Maintaining accurate cage count census and working with the PI to ensure cage count stays within approved range.

Equipment Management:

Purchase new equipment, prepare sole source justification and budget rational and arrange repairs when needed. Maintains equipment records, maintenance, and service contracts for lab equipment.
Maintain equipment records, maintenance, and service contracts for capital equipment in the laboratory
Responsible for ensuring all capital equipment have proper asset tags, are in the correct location and contacts asset management in the event of any relocations, or removal of equipment

Professional development

Attends lab meetings, local research seminars keep abreast of technological advances, new equipment and consumables
When appropriate, may attend scientific conferences to present results of research projects and maintain scientific development

Safety Oversight:

Serve as the Laboratory Safety Officer for the laboratory. Monitors all laboratory personnel for adherence to federal, state and UM safety standards.

Required Qualifications*

This position is posted with an underfill. Individual requirements for each level are as follows:

Senior: Bachelor's degree required and 5+ years of experience. Master's degree preferred
Lead: Master's degree and 6+ years of experience.

For all levels:

Relevant laboratory experience in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and/or Cell Biology
Familiarity with Murine genetic models necessary.
Laboratory Supervisory experience and experience training new research hires in laboratory techniques, new techniques, and research methodologies
Excellent oral and written skills
Excellent understanding and abilities in advance molecular and cell biological techniques
Ability to work in both team-effort situations and independently.
Ability to work with a diverse group of colleagues with sensitivity to different cultural perspectives
Ability to organize work schedules for self and others
Demonstrated organizational skills
Excellent personal computer and database skills

Desired Qualifications*

Ph.D. or other advanced degree in Biological Sciences
Familiarity with cardiovascular research
Familiarity with biochemical, molecular and/or in-vivo work strongly desired with an interest in running and/or assisting with procedures, experiments and other laboratory activities.

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.

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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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