Staff Positions

U-M Jobs Posting: 233145

Cognitive resilience is a remarkable feature of the brain, allowing some individuals to maintain normal memory despite the presence of Alzheimer’s disease pathology. The Kaczorowski Lab is seeking a Research Specialist Associate to contribute to developing 2D and 3D cell culture models for cellular resilience assessments and drug screens. The successful candidate will have experience in cellular and molecular biology, will be required to culture and maintain primary and transformed cells, extract and assess the quality of DNA/RNA, perform PCR/qPCR, western blots, immunohistochemistry, ELISA techniques, and will provide technical support for all projects, including next-generation library preparation and genome editing techniques.

U-M Jobs Posting: 233144

A full-time research technician position is available in the Kaczorowski lab in the Department of Neurology at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, Michigan Kaczorowski Lab (umich.edu). We are seeking a laboratory technician with experience in rodent handling and molecular biology techniques to work on several exciting projects involving rodent modeling of neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s disease and Huntington’s disease. This is a new laboratory within the University of Michigan and is in the process of being set up for long-term success. Multiple positions are available and candidates with diverse skill sets are encouraged to apply.

U-M Jobs Posting: 233143

A full-time research technician position is available in the Kaczorowski lab in the Department of Neurology at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, Michigan Kaczorowski Lab (umich.edu). We are seeking a laboratory technician with experience in rodent handling and molecular biology techniques to work on several exciting projects involving rodent modeling of neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s disease and Huntington’s disease. This is a new laboratory within the University of Michigan and is in the process of being set up for long-term success. Multiple positions are available and candidates with diverse skill sets are encouraged to apply.

U-M Jobs Posting: 232728

We are seeking an experienced, positive, highly motivated, organized, autonomous person with excellent multi-tasking ability and record-keeping skills to work with principal investigators and other research team members to accurately and efficiently carry out a range of tasks associated with a variety of research studies.  The candidate will be expected to work closely with faculty and staff and be able to administer standardized and computer-based cognitive, behavioral, and motor assessments to research participants and score neuropsychological examinations. The candidate will be able to operate in a semi-independent manner to assist in clinical research and related projects.  The characteristic duties and responsibilities of this position may evolve over time to match changing needs and priorities.  

U-M Jobs Posting: 226561

Highly motivated individual sought for a Research Laboratory Specialist Associate position in the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at the University of Michigan. The primary responsibility is to perform electrophysiology and imaging experiments with animal models (rats and mice). The position is under the supervision of Dr. Zhongming Liu, who directs the Laboratory of Integrated Brain Imaging (https://libi.engin.umich.edu) and the Engineering Preclinical Imaging Center (https://epic.bme.umich.edu). 

U-M Jobs Posting: 223455

Supports a laboratory group studying neural circuit development and neurodevelopmental disorders using genetic, genomic, and imaging techniques. The position involves performing complex experimental procedures and techniques in molecular biology, genomics, biochemistry, rodent genetics, and neuroanatomy. Additional responsibilities include personnel training, ordering supplies and consumables, maintaining the animal colony, and ensuring compliance with university regulations.

U-M Jobs Posting: 224704

Serve as research support staff for a Neuroscience laboratory investigating the neurobiological substrates of learning and memory using genetically engineered mice. The laboratory employs various techniques including molecular biology, electrophysiology, and behavioral analysis. The candidate will be expected to perform technical, administrative, and general laboratory functions. The candidate will coordinate the maintenance, breeding, and genotyping of transgenic mouse colonies. Collect mouse tissue samples, isolate DNA from mouse tissues, and analyze DNA by PCR. The candidate should be familiar with routine molecular biology techniques, which may include RNA isolation, and RT-PCR. Additional experience with biochemical processes, including protein purification, Western blotting, and immunohistochemistry is expected.

Additional responsibilities will include: order and maintain lab supplies, materials and equipment; unpacking received orders; and arranging returns of damaged or incorrect orders. Maintain a clean, safe, and functional laboratory. Enter data into the computer in Excel or another database format. Assist the PI in preparing reports, abstracts, and publications of data. In addition, the candidate may be responsible for training and supervising undergraduate work-study students.