Research Assistant II (Temp)

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. Job Summary A part time position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Les Satin in the Department of Pharmacology in the University of Michigan Medical School and the Caswell Diabetes Institute (CDI). The laboratory conducts research into the ionic and metabolic control of insulin secretion and diabetes. Responsibilities* Duties will include: * Routine laboratory housekeeping including placing orders, lab organization, recordkeeping, maintaining adequate supplies and reagents, general lab safety, and handling regular servicing arrangements for genotyping and inventories of animals * Routine lab duties such as maintaining instruments, making standard buffer solutions and tissue culture media * Islet cell culture under sterile conditions * Basic molecular and cell biological protocols and biochemical assays Required Qualifications* * Bachelor's degree in life sciences or chemistry, Master's degree preferred * Minimum of one year of lab experience * Familiarity with laboratory practices and research * Hands on experience performing cell cultures * Familiarity with cell biology protocol * Evidence of good organizational skills In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment. NOTE: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 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

Created: 2026-04-15