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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.

Job Summary

The Department of Cell & Developmental Biology at the University of Michigan Medical School (Ann Arbor) is seeking a part-time Lab Assistant Temp in the lab of Dr. Cai, which studies neuronal circuitry and neurogenesis in the mouse and fly brains.

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.

Responsibilities*

The candidate will assume responsibility for the design, manufacturing, and programming of fluidic control systems coupled with automated microscopy. 

The candidate will work under the direction of senior scientists in the lab to design and assemble a fluidic control system to automate buffer exchange in biochemical assays. The candidate will also be supervised by senior scientists to develop controlling programs that coordinate fluidic exchange and microscope control to perform on-stage automated buffer exchange on demand.

Required Qualifications*Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills contributing to a strong team environment are required.Biomedical engineering or computer science related bachelor?s degreeApplicants should be highly motivated with thorough, methodological, and accurate work habits, and must be able to work as part of a team. The ideal candidate has a strong ability to multitask.Desired Qualifications*Experience working with automated robotic designProgramming in Matlab, Python, and C/C++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 anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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