MITOCHONDRIA-FOCUSED RESEARCH LAB SPECIALIST
LEPLEY LAB | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

POSITION DESCRIPTION: This position will serve as a Research Lab Specialist supporting the ongoing translational knee injury studies in the animal science laboratory of Dr. Lindsey Lepley (https://www.kines.umich.edu/research/labs-centers/comparative-orthopaedic-rehabilitation-laboratory). The candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with Drs. Lindsey Lepley and Oh Sung Kwon to lead, plan, execute, and engage in trouble-shooting activities to ensure steady experimental progress on mitochondrial-based laboratory objectives. The successful candidate will be based at the School of Kinesiology in Ann Arbor, MI.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must have a Master’s degree with 2 to 3 years of related experience. Working under the direction of Drs. Lepley and Kwon, this individual will be expected to help develop, design, and conduct a variety of mitochondria-based laboratory techniques and procedures with minimal supervision. These include:

1. Performance of Oroboros high-resolution respirometry using skeletal muscle tissue
2. Training and mentoring of graduate students and undergraduate students staff in performing routine laboratory tests (Western blots, ELISA) and procedures
3. Work independently or as part of a team, to collect, help interpret and present data
4. Maintain and order stocked supplies with records of working reagents
5. Use expertise and superior communication skills (written and verbal) to convey and discuss research results with team members
6. Engage in problem solving as required to solve technical problems

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience with animal handling (rat) and aseptic techniques for animal surgery
2. Experience in histology, antibody validation, immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence techniques
3. Experience in microscopy (brightfield, fluorescence, confocal)

HOW TO APPLY: Interested students should contact Drs. Lindsey Lepley (llepley@umich.edu) and Oh Sung Kwon (ohsung.kwon@uconn.edu; email subject line ‘Mitochondria-Focused Research Lab Specialist‘) with their CV and a short description (1 paragraph) of their possible earlier research experiences/projects and qualifications that are related to this project. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

U-M EEO/AA STATEMENT: The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

U-M COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY: COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine. This includes those working remotely. More information on this new policy is available on the Campus Blueprint website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites.

The successful candidate must have a Master’s degree with 4 to 5 years of related experience.