Research Lab Specialist Senior – 1 Year Term Limited

Posted: 18-Mar-24

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Salary: Open

Categories:

Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 244375

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 Laboratory Specialist Senior position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Nicole Koropatkin, in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI. The Koropatkin lab studies Bacteroides nutrient uptake and lipoprotein synthesis using a combination of protein biochemistry, structural biology and genetics. We are recruiting a highly motivated individual for a full-time lab research position with substantial research responsibilities. The individual in this position should have substantial background (4+ years) of experience in genetic manipulation of E. coli and Bacteroides, working knowledge of lipoprotein biosynthesis in pathways in Gram negative bacteria, and experience with MALD mass spectrometry. The position offers opportunity for growth in leadership and research skills.

The successful applicant will be able to consult the literature or other scientists to determine the course of their own experiments with input from the PI. They will participate actively in the design of research goals, approaches, and alternative approaches. They will prepare data for presentation in manuscripts and grants, particularly for collaborative projects. They will balance this research activity with functional lab supervision responsibilities, including training new lab personnel in lab protocols as needed, after being trained by PI and current lab members. The successful candidate should be able to think carefully about the experiments of others and suggest modification to their experimental design, controls, and alternative explanations of the data. Contributions to our research projects will result in co-authorship on publications whenever appropriate. Attendance at research seminars is highly encouraged.

Please note: This position is term-limited for 1 year with the possibility of renewal based on need and available funding. 

• Perform research either independently or supervised.
• Provide data for manuscripts and grants. 
• Prepare data for oral and written presentations. 
• Present research findings at meetings. 
• Draft primary research articles and review articles. 
• Participate in preparation of grant proposals. 
• Evaluate research design, hypotheses, data interpretation, and presentation for grant applications. 
• Recommend alternative approaches to research design.
• Train undergraduates, graduate students and postdocs in laboratory procedures, including molecular cloning, western blot, PCR, and RNAseq. 
• Perform advanced molecular genetic (PCR, allelic exchange in E. coli and Bacteroides ), bacterial culturing and screening, and coimmunoprecipitation.
• Assist lab members with their experiments as needed for publications. 
• Collaborate with other members of the department on joint projects.
• Contribute to lab organization and maintenance (chemicals, reagents and bacterial strains).

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a science related field is required along with 5+ years of related experience, i.e., postdoctoral training in molecular biology.
• Experience with leading/teaching within the lab environment.
• Laboratory research experience in Biochemistry and Microbiology preferred.
• Experience with lipoprotein extraction, manipulation and mass spectrometry analysis is preferred.
• Accuracy and persistence in carrying out tasks are essential.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team.

• Ability to learn and understand basic data analysis, protein biochemistry/enzymology and bacterial physiology, and experimental troubleshooting is important. 

This is a 1-year term-limited appointment.  At the end of the stated term, your appointment will terminate, and will not be eligible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits.  This term-limited appointment does not create a contract or guarantee of employment for any period of time as you will remain subject to disciplinary or other performance measures, up to and including termination, at the will of the University in accordance with existing University policy and standards for employee performance and conduct.

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 opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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