We are seeking for a highly motivated Lab technician to work in collaborating projects between the Hoang and Rao's labs in the
University of Michigan. Our research encompasses a wide range of topics, including retinal organoids, glial biology,
neurodevelopment and retinal disorders.

The successful applicant will provide technical support and collaborate with other lab members. Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Assist with sequencing data analysis,  such as RNA-Seq, ATAC-Seq data and epigenetics, and gene regulatory network
• Assisting and training new lab members 
• Be involved in manuscripts/reports preparation.
   

Candidates must hold a Bacehlor degree at the minimum, with basic bioinformatics/computer science experience.  Candidates need to be highly self-motivated and willing to learn new concepts/techniques. 
 

Experience in NGS sequencing data analysis, including single-cell RNA-Seq, total RNA-Seq, small RNA-Seq, scATAC-Seq and bulk ATAC-seq data analysis, is highly desirable. This postion is best fit for a person who want to get more experience and prepare for higher education.
 

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.

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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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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