Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an entry level technician to join our NIH-sponsored Animal Phenotyping Core within the Michigan Mouse Metabolic Phenotyping Center (MMPC-Live).

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.

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?

Responsibilities*

The candidate will be responsible for conducting in vivo and in vitro physiology, pharmacology, and behavioral experiments in rodent models of metabolic and neurobehavioral disorders. He/she will evaluate metabolic phenotypes in mice or rats, either independently or as part of a team. Specific duties include performing routine dosing and blood sampling, assessing whole-body energy expenditure, and studying glucose and lipid metabolism using 3H- and 14C-labeled tracers. Additionally, the candidate will conduct behavioral tests in mice or rats using both standardized and customized methodologies. Hands-on experience with rodent handling, including feeding, dosing, and husbandry, is essential. A strong enthusiasm for the work, the ability to learn quickly, and the flexibility to take on some weekend assignments are required.

The candidate will work closely with the lab manager and senior lab members to conduct research projects, collect and analyze data, and provide support for the day-to-day housekeeping of the laboratory, including maintaining records of study protocols, equipment, and facilities. Promotions will be determined based on the candidate's job responsibilities and demonstrated performance, irrespective of their duration of employment.

Required Qualifications*

A bachelor's degree in biology or a related field is preferred. 

The role requires a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Work Schedule

M-F, 8 hour/days, with some weekends as needed.

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. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

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