Research Assistant II TempThe Gilbert S. Omenn Department of Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics, University of Michigan is seeking a Research Assistant II Temp. This position will include assisting with wet lab bench work and project startup documentation for exciting work developing cell reprogramming technologies. Projects will be fast-paced and milestone-driven. The candidate will work on a small team within a larger lab that includes trainees at all levels and will help communicate with a larger network of collaborating teams on technical issues and logistics. Successful candidates will be detail-oriented and have excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities:- *Careful documentation of experiment details and metadata
- Writing lab reports based on documentation
- Reading and summarizing scientific literature
- Assist with communication and coordination across academic and industry collaborators
- Assisting with experiment procedures including PCR, cell culture, imaging, sample preparation for sequencing
Required Qualifications: *Bachelors in biology-related field
Desired Qualifications:
*Master's in data science or similar field. 1+ years experience in digital records with management or similar.
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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement:
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
