RESEARCH LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
To for this job, please upload (combined into ONE PDF) a CV/resume, cover letter, and the names/contact information for 3 professional references. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline the skills and experience that directly relate to this position. All inquiries about the position should be emailed to Dr. Greg Cartee (gcarteeumich).
Job Summary
A research position is available at the University of Michigan in the Muscle Biology Laboratory to identify the mechanisms wby exercise improves insulin-stimulated glucose uptake in rat skeletal muscle. The successful applicant will provide technical support for research on this topic in the Muscle Biology Laboratory. The successful applicant will be ing under the guidance of the PI (Greg Cartee, PhD) and other experienced researchers. The goal is to use physiological, biochemical, molecular, and cellular approaches to test specific hypotheses about the mechanisms accounting for exercise and diet effects on signaling and glucose uptake in rat skeletal muscle.
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
Maternity and parental leave
University commitment to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities
Responsibilities*
The individual will perform specific and crucial components of a larger research project under the supervision of the PI and often in collaboration with other lab members. The individual will be performing procedures with research animals (rats). Procedures will be performance of diet and exercise protocols with research animals, performing surgical procedures on research animals, and performing analysis of biological samples (rat skeletal muscle and other tissues). Laboratory procedures will include, but not be limited to, diet and/or exercise treatments with rats, assisting with ex vivo incubation of tissues, tissue sample processing, western blotting, spectrophotometric protein assays, and glucose uptake assays using radioisotopes. The successful applicant will need to maintain research databases and perform basic statistical analyses of data.
The items below summarize the approximate amount of time for various responsibilities which are essential functions for this position.
30% - Performing research on animals (rats), including performing and monitoring animal recovery after minor surgeries, monitoring animals during exercise protocols, monitoring food intake, tissue dissections.
25% - Assisting with ex vivo tissue incubation procedures: transferring tissues (muscles) into vials containing solutions and radioisotopes (3H and/or 14C).
30% - Biological and biochemical analyses: including, making solutions, weighing and processing samples, performing SDS polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, spectrophotometric assays (e.g., protein, glycogen), performing western blotting, image quantitation using image analysis software.
5% - Assisting with lab organization.
5% - Data management and analysis: assisting with data entry, performing statistical analysis using statistical software, assisting with making figures, attending and participating in lab meetings.
5% - Assisting with research regulatory processes for biological, chemical and radiation safety.
Required Qualifications*
B.S. degree or equivalent in a biological science (including Movement Science or Exercise Science).
At least 1-3 years of experience ing in a biological research lab is required.
Experience performing research using rodents is required.
The candidate must be honest, dependable, and highly motivated.
Attention to detail is essential.
The potential for technical skill in the lab is necessary.
Willingness and ability to perform research using rodent research models is required.
Willingness to perform research using radioisotopes (3H and 14C) is required.
The individual must be willing and able to learn new methods as needed.
The ability to effectively under supervision as part of a research team is essential.
Must have proven success with contributing to a positive place culture, and ability to consistently demonstrate our school's core values.
Desired Qualifications*
Experience and proficiency performing: surgeries on rodents; western blots; assisting in research lab regulatory record-keeping (e.g., chemical, biological, or radiation safety).
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote 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 .
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at the lower classification of Research Laboratory Technician Intermediate depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
To for this job, please upload (combined into ONE PDF) a CV/resume, cover letter, and the names/contact information for 3 professional references. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline the skills and experience that directly relate to this position. All inquiries about the position should be emailed to Dr. Greg Cartee (gcarteeumich).
Job Summary
A research position is available at the University of Michigan in the Muscle Biology Laboratory to identify the mechanisms wby exercise improves insulin-stimulated glucose uptake in rat skeletal muscle. The successful applicant will provide technical support for research on this topic in the Muscle Biology Laboratory. The successful applicant will be ing under the guidance of the PI (Greg Cartee, PhD) and other experienced researchers. The goal is to use physiological, biochemical, molecular, and cellular approaches to test specific hypotheses about the mechanisms accounting for exercise and diet effects on signaling and glucose uptake in rat skeletal muscle.
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
Maternity and parental leave
University commitment to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities
Responsibilities*
The individual will perform specific and crucial components of a larger research project under the supervision of the PI and often in collaboration with other lab members. The individual will be performing procedures with research animals (rats). Procedures will be performance of diet and exercise protocols with research animals, performing surgical procedures on research animals, and performing analysis of biological samples (rat skeletal muscle and other tissues). Laboratory procedures will include, but not be limited to, diet and/or exercise treatments with rats, assisting with ex vivo incubation of tissues, tissue sample processing, western blotting, spectrophotometric protein assays, and glucose uptake assays using radioisotopes. The successful applicant will need to maintain research databases and perform basic statistical analyses of data.
The items below summarize the approximate amount of time for various responsibilities which are essential functions for this position.
30% - Performing research on animals (rats), including performing and monitoring animal recovery after minor surgeries, monitoring animals during exercise protocols, monitoring food intake, tissue dissections.
25% - Assisting with ex vivo tissue incubation procedures: transferring tissues (muscles) into vials containing solutions and radioisotopes (3H and/or 14C).
30% - Biological and biochemical analyses: including, making solutions, weighing and processing samples, performing SDS polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, spectrophotometric assays (e.g., protein, glycogen), performing western blotting, image quantitation using image analysis software.
5% - Assisting with lab organization.
5% - Data management and analysis: assisting with data entry, performing statistical analysis using statistical software, assisting with making figures, attending and participating in lab meetings.
5% - Assisting with research regulatory processes for biological, chemical and radiation safety.
Required Qualifications*
B.S. degree or equivalent in a biological science (including Movement Science or Exercise Science).
At least 1-3 years of experience ing in a biological research lab is required.
Experience performing research using rodents is required.
The candidate must be honest, dependable, and highly motivated.
Attention to detail is essential.
The potential for technical skill in the lab is necessary.
Willingness and ability to perform research using rodent research models is required.
Willingness to perform research using radioisotopes (3H and 14C) is required.
The individual must be willing and able to learn new methods as needed.
The ability to effectively under supervision as part of a research team is essential.
Must have proven success with contributing to a positive place culture, and ability to consistently demonstrate our school's core values.
Desired Qualifications*
Experience and proficiency performing: surgeries on rodents; western blots; assisting in research lab regulatory record-keeping (e.g., chemical, biological, or radiation safety).
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote 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 .
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at the lower classification of Research Laboratory Technician Intermediate depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Job ID: 481572679
Originally Posted on: 6/17/2025
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