Job Description

Job Summary
A technician position is available in the Huycke Lab of cell & developmental mechanobiology at the University of Michigan. The lab combines high-resolution microscopy of living tissues and organoids with single-cell, mechanical, and genetic approaches to study mammalian gastrointestinal growth and regeneration. Learn more about the research at www.huyckelab.org.

The Huycke Lab is a new lab opening in early 2025 in the Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB). The department is home to many interdisciplinary labs and provides a rich environment for career development within the biomedical sciences that will further be complemented by training and mentoring within the Huycke Lab. The lab seeks to hire a self-motivated research technician who will assist in launching the lab.

The desired candidate will work under the guidance of the Principal Investigator to manage a mouse colony, perform routine experiments, train new personnel, and will additionally have the opportunity to work on collaborative research projects within the lab.

Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Responsibilities*
We seek a highly motivated individual that will successfully contribute to the following responsibilities in a team-oriented environment:

Lab management and organization (50% effort)

Standard mouse colony maintenance: tagging/tailing, PCR genotyping, and husbandry
Place orders for the lab, correspond with vendors, maintain inventories, coordinate lab safety protocols, maintain equipment, autoclave and wash dishware
Research (40% effort)

Work in collaboration with other lab members and the Principal Investigator to perform and collect data using the following routine techniques:

Confocal imaging
Tissue collection and processing for immunofluorescence
Plasmid cloning and PCR
Mammalian cell culture
Training (10% effort)

Train new members, including postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates, in the techniques noted above and provide general lab orientation
Required Qualifications*
High School Diploma and 1 year of experience
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Experience with common molecular biology techniques such as PCR and gel electrophoresis
Knowledge of mouse genetics
Experience working with cell culture
Desired Qualifications*
Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field
Significant expertise in handling mice, including mouse colony management and husbandry
Previous experience with microscopy and data analysis
Experience working in developmental and cell biology research environments
Ability to problem-solve and work independently
Flexibility to take on new tasks as the lab grows