Research Lab Specialist Senior **Extended Site Maintenance** We are performing updates and maintenance to our applicant experience. As a result, the site will be unavailable Saturday, January 24th at 9pm EST through Sunday, January 25th at 7:30am EST. During this outage period, applications for job postings can not be submitted. Apply Now **How to Apply** 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. **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. **Why Join Michigan Medicine?** Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good. **What Benefits can you Look Forward to?** + Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day + 2:1 Match on retirement savings **Responsibilities*** This job requires strong experience in cancer biology and will require research in an interdisciplinary project to study the effect of small molecules in in vitro and in vivo models of acute leukemia and other cancers, and to pursue target validation studies using genetic approaches. The research will be focused on evaluation of the activity and the mechanism of action of novel small molecules blocking epigenetic proteins in leukemia, breast and lung cancers. **Required Qualifications*** This position requires expertise in cell biology and molecular biology techniques, including testing activity of experimental drugs in leukemia cell cultures, PDX models, performing PCR, qRT-PCR, Western Blotting, co-Immunoprecipitation, flow cytometry. Prior work experience with animals is required (> 5 years working with animals), including strong experience in testing drug candidates in leukemia models, administering compounds using oral gavage and IP, collecting samples for subsequent analysis, performing flow cytometry analysis of animal samples. Additional experience working with lung and breast cancer models is needed for this job. Minimum of a bachelor's degree is required and at least five or more years of experience working in a research laboratory. **Desired Qualifications*** PhD in cancer biology **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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) . **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 Statement** The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer. **Job Detail** **Job Opening ID** 273131 **Working Title** Research Lab Specialist Senior **Job Title** Research Lab Specialist Senior **Work Location** Ann Arbor Campus Ann Arbor, MI **Modes of Work** Onsite **Full/Part Time** Full-Time **Regular/Temporary** Regular **FLSA Status** Exempt **Organizational Group** Medical School **Department** MM Pathology Department **Posting Begin/End Date** 1/20/2026 - 1/27/2026 **Career Interest** Research Apply Now