Research Lab Specialist Senior

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Job Summary

Opportunity for Research Laboratory Specialist Senior to design, synthesize and develop novel small-molecule anticancer drugs. This position will perform structure-based design of novel anticancer drugs, design synthetic routes, perform the synthesis, purification, and characterization. In close collaborations with other scientists, will evaluate their anticancer activity. In addition this position will write scientific reports, manuscripts, patent applications and will make presentations internally and in national and international meetings.

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*

• Literature research, design novel anticancer agents, design synthetic routes

• Perform synthesis of designed compounds and purification, structure characterization and analysis

• Writing scientific reports, manuscripts, patent applications, making presentations internally and in national meetings

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's Degree required.

• Minimum 5 years related experience

• Extensive knowledge in synthetic organic chemistry, strong verbal and written communication skills required

Desired Qualifications*

• A PhD in synthetic organic chemistry or medicinal chemistry

• Extensive knowledge in drug discovery desirable.

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/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

258018

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 Int Med-Hematology/Oncology

Posting Begin/End Date

12/18/2024 - 12/25/2024

Career Interest

Research

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