Job Opening ID
256568
Working Title
Laboratory Technician
Job Title
Laboratory Tech General Assoc
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Hybrid
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
School Nat Res Envir
Department
SEAS CIGLR
Posting Begin/End Date
11/07/2024 – 11/14/2024
Salary
$45,000.00 – $50,000.00
Career Interest
Research
How to Apply
Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all qualified individuals regardless of background and identity. To apply, please complete the application on the U-M Careers site. A one page 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 experience that is directly related to the required qualifications for this position. Applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our research team and work on aquatic ecology and harmful algal blooms (HABs) in the Great Lakes. The Laboratory Technician will assist senior staff and principal investigators at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab (NOAA GLERL) by contributing to laboratory organization and operations. While experience with laboratory workflows related to aquatic ecology, microbiology, or environmental sciences would be helpful, training will be provided to those without prior laboratory experience in these areas.
Your appointment will be with The Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (CIGLR), which is part of the University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. CIGLR is a collaboration between the University of Michigan and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab (NOAA GLERL) that brings together experts from academia and government research labs to work on pressing Great Lakes environmental challenges. You will spend the majority of your time at NOAA GLERL in Ann Arbor.
Term Appointment: This is a one year term appointment with the possibility of renewal.
Mission Statement
The School for Environment and Sustainability (https://seas.umich.edu) is a collaborative and interdisciplinary school. Our mission includes contributing to the protection of environmental resources and the achievement of a sustainable society. We accomplish this by generating and sharing knowledge, contributing to policy and engaging managers and stakeholders. The University of Michigan is a top-ranked public university with excellence in research and teaching. Ann Arbor, home to the University of Michigan, is a town known for arts, culture, parks and restaurants.
SEAS is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable environment that respects diverse experiences, promotes generous listening and communications, and discourages and restoratively responds to acts of discrimination, harassment, or injustice. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is deeply rooted in our values for a sustainable and just society.
Why Work at Michigan?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Responsibilities*
- Under the direction of senior staff and principal investigators, perform routine laboratory tasks including, cleaning glassware and other materials, preparing sampling and analysis materials, and restocking consumables.
- Assist senior staff and principal investigators with sample inventories and organization.
- Perform data entry and organize data under direction from staff and principal investigators.
- Assist with laboratory methods following written protocols.
Required Qualifications*
- An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental science, or a related field.
- At least one year professional or academic experience in a laboratory setting.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- This position is open only to US Citizens or permanent residents due to federal security clearance required for access to NOAA GLERL facilities and resources.
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 position may be eligible for remote and/or flexible work opportunities at the discretion of the hiring department. Flexible work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change dependent on the business needs of the hiring department, throughout the course of employment.
Additional Information
Salary will be determined based on experience.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
