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Research Assistant I
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Job ID	72653
Job Funding Source	Work-Study, Non-Work-Study
Employer	Pathology, Department of
Category	Professional/Administrative
Job Description	The research in my laboratory is focused on understanding the molecular events important in pancreatic cancer development. A Research Assistant I/II position is now open for routine laboratory tasks, including assistance with mouse breeding, handling, and maintenance, dish washing, autoclaving, etc. The candidate will be expected to have great communication skills and learn to perform simple tasks independently after a training period. The candidate is expected to come to the lab regularly. If interested, the candidate can also help with other more complicated experiments under the other lab members’ supervision.
Educational Value	The candidate will learn routine laboratory tasks, such as animal maintenance, handling, and breeding, autoclaving, etc. The candidate will also learn communication skills with the other lab members and work in a cooperative environment. There is a potential for the candidate to learn more complex laboratory experiments and cancer biology.
Job Requirements	An undergraduate student or bachelor’s degree is required for this position. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Previous experience with animal, especially mouse, handling is preferred. Additional experience in a research lab is a plus. A CV is required for consideration for this position. Contact: Jiaqi Shi, MD, PhD Department of Pathology & Clinical Labs, School of Medicine University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA e-mail: jiaqis@umich.edu
Hourly Rate	$15.00/hour
Hours	10.0 to 20.0 hours per week
Time Frame	Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date	ASAP
End Date	At completion of project
Primary Contact	Catherine Anne Niemiec
Primary Contact's Email	N/A
Supervisor	Dr. Jiaqi Shi
Work Location	Lab is located at NCRC
Phone	N/A
Fax	N/A