Biochemistry Lab In Jobs in Detroit, MI (NOW HIRING)

How to Apply
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.
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.
Job Summary
The Advanced Biotherapeutics Laboratory in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan seeks a full-time Research Laboratory Specialist Associate to support interdisciplinary research at the interface of synthetic biology, microbiology, immunology, cancer biology, and engineered live biotherapeutics. The successful candidate will assist with molecular biology and microbiology experiments, laboratory organization, and research operations.
Responsibilities*

• Perform and support standard molecular biology and microbiology experiments, including PCR, qPCR, gel electrophoresis, plasmid preparation, cloning support, bacterial transformation, colony screening, and genotyping.
• Maintain bacterial strains, plasmids, reagents, and organized sample inventories
• Prepare bacterial cultures, media, buffers, and other routine laboratory reagents.
• Assist with mouse-colony documentation, periodic genotype verification, and breeder-health record coordination under approved protocols and institutional guidance.
• Support sample collection, processing, labeling, storage, and data organization.
• Maintain accurate lab notebooks, shared records, and inventory databases.
• Place and track orders, receive and organize supplies, maintain common lab spaces, and help coordinate equipment/service records.
• Support compliance with laboratory safety, biosafety, and animal research procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the PI, senior research staff, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and undergraduate researchers.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, biomedical engineering, molecular biology, biochemistry or a closely related field.
• 1-3 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Careful attention to detail, strong organizational skills, record-keeping and communication skills.
• Ability to follow established protocols, work independently after training, and contribute effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn new laboratory methods.
• Commitment to accurate documentation, reliable follow-through, and safe laboratory practices.

Desired Qualifications*

• Prior experience with molecular biology techniques, bacterial culture, PCR/qPCR, cloning, genotyping, mouse colony record keeping, BSL-2 laboratory practices, ordering/inventory systems, shared laboratory organization, and/or research laboratory operations.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, or animal research procedures is helpful but not required.

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

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 .
This is an onsite position-5 days per week.
Additional Information
**This is a one-year term-limited position with the possibility of extension based upon need and funding. 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.
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.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
279899
Working Title
Research Lab Specialist Assoc
Job Title
Research Lab Specialist Assoc
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Medical School
Department
MM Biomedical Engineering - MS
Posting Begin/End Date
7/09/2026 - 7/16/2026
Career Interest
Research