Research Lab Specialist AssocApply NowSummaryThe Department of Emergency Medicine Research is searching for a highly-motivated Lab Specialist to work in the Sanderson Lab at NCRC. Their research focuses on basic science and translational research focused on cardiac arrest/resuscitation and perinatal brain injury. Specific areas of current focus include mechanisms of neuronal injury and neuroprotective therapies. The candidate should have previous experience working with large animals in a research setting as well ass previous surgical experience. The individual will play a primary role in the day-to-day operations associated with large animal surgery. Additional responsibilities will include post-surgical care of swine. The applicant will work closely with several research faculty and other research staff in an established lab at NCRC.ResponsibilitiesConduct large animal surgeries under the direction of the PI and lab manager as well as postoperative care. Assists in the collection of physiological data in a complexed surgical setting. Maintains lab records, stocking solutions, histology, data collection and analysis, behavioral testing and other lab duties as assigned.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in related field and at least 1-year previous experience with swine in a laboratory setting.Desired QualificationsMaster's degree in biology, animal science, or related scientific degree and experience with animals and animal surgery. Three or more years of previous experience with swine. The successful candidate will have excellent organizational and time management skills, good communication skill, ability to work with minimal supervision, and strong enthusiasm for developing new skills and expertise.Work ScheduleFull time Monday thru Friday. Flexible schedule with some nights and weekends depending on studyBackground ScreeningMichigan 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 DeadlineJob 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 StatementThe University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Job DetailJob Opening ID245840Working TitleResearch Lab Specialist AssocJob TitleResearch Lab Specialist AssocWork LocationAnn Arbor CampusAnn Arbor, MIFull/Part TimeFull-TimeRegular/TemporaryRegularFLSA StatusExemptOrganizational GroupMedical SchoolDepartmentMM Emergency Medicine ResearchPosting Begin/End Date2/29/2024 - 3/07/2024Career InterestResearchApply Now
