How to Apply

Cover letter and CV are 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 are directly related to this position.

Summary

The Department of Emergency Medicine is searching for an independent, organized, and highly-motivated Research Laboratory Specialist Associate to join Dr. Cindy Hsu?s laboratory. Dr. Hsu is a NIH-funded emergency medicine/critical care physician-scientist and the Division Chief of Critical Care in the Department of Emergency Medicine who strives to improve the outcome of cardiac arrest patients by transforming how we translate neuroprotective therapies from large animal models to clinical trials. Your role will be to assist with translational research projects that focus on testing novel neuroprotective therapies in the swine cardiac arrest models. This position provides ample opportunities for professional growth through skill acquisitions, scientific publications, and mentorship.

As a Research Specialist, you will be a vital member of a growing multidisciplinary team led by Dr. Hsu. You will also work closely with several research faculty and staff within the Weil Institute for Critical Care Research & Innovation at the North Campus Research Complex (NCRC) on other clinically-relevant large animal models including cardiac arrest, hemorrhagic shock, traumatic brain injury, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and septic shock. This position will require some overnight shifts. Women and applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities*

Research experiments (50%)

Consistently perform highly complex surgical procedures for physiological monitoring of swine and a wide variety of biological sample collection/testing

Maintain detailed and accurate post-operative records and provide medical support to the animals as needed

Organize and conduct perfusion and histological processing of tissue samples

Interact professionally and collaboratively with all members of the research team

Laboratory operations (20%)

Create and maintain animal and experimental protocols

Maintain laboratory equipment and documentation of lab safety for compliance

Oversee lab techs, students, and volunteers

Other tasks may include autoclaving, ordering supplies, preparation of stock solutions, and preparing surgical trays

Data management and analysis (20%)

Organize and maintain clear and accurate records of samples and data

Work independently to perform routine data processing, analyses, and presentation to faculty investigators at lab meetings on regular basis

Work independently to produce tables, charts, and graphs for lab meetings, publications, and grant proposals

Others responsibilities (10%)

As assigned

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree in biological science with at least 1-3 years of research experience

Must work well independently and in a group, have excellent organizational and time management skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, be detail-oriented and able to keep accurate records, and able to multitask.

Proficient in MS Office Suite.

Desired Qualifications*

Master's degree and 4+ years research experience

Experience or knowledge in veterinary medicine, surgery, and post-operative large animal care (especially swine) is highly desired.

Have a strong interest in cardiac arrest and critical care research with self-motivation for independent learning and enthusiasm for developing new skills and expertise.

Additional experience with basic histology or cellular/molecular biology techniques are desired.

Desire to learn biorepository and complex data management skills.

Work Schedule

40 hours/week, some night shifts required

Full time Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm with the potential for after hours depending on the project.

Work Locations

Ann Arbor, MI

Background Screening

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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.

Vaccine Requirements

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U-M EEO/AA Statement

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