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Biomedical Research Core Facilities (BRCF), part of the University of Michigan Medical School Office of Research, are campus-wide laboratories that develop and provide state-of-the-art scientific resources to enable biomedical research. Our mission is that we believe in serving you, advancing health, and paving the way for great discoveries in biomedical research at the University of Michigan and beyond.
A list of current openings are available below and can also be found at: careers.umich.edu.
The University of Michigan, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Current Openings at the BRCF
Managing Director, Transgenic Core
Posting Begins: June 1, 2023
Posting Ends: August 14, 2023
Having created thousands of mouse and rat models since its inception in 1989, the Transgenic Core is one of the oldest and most productive research cores at the University of Michigan and enjoys a longstanding international reputation of leadership and excellence. The incoming Managing Director, in partnership with the BRCF leadership team, will shape the future of the Core to ensure that it continues to produce transgenic animal models with cutting-edge technology for a diverse and growing group of research scientists and physicians.
The Transgenic Core is housed within the Medical School Office of Research at the University of Michigan.
Lab Specialist, Transgenic Core
Posting Begins: June 7, 2023
Posting Ends: August 3, 2023
The Lab Specialist will consult with researchers in all phases of genome editing, transgenic and gene targeting research from experimental design to mouse breeding. The Transgenic Core also offers a full suite of cryopreservation and assisted reproduction (IVF) services. The Core’s mission is to provide access to complex technology that allows Principal Investigators to focus on their research instead of developing the tools for their research.
The Transgenic Core is housed within the Medical School Office of Research at the University of Michigan.
Microinjectionist, Transgenic Core
Posting Begins: July 12, 2023
Posting Ends: August 2, 2023
The Transgenic Core is one of the oldest and most productive research cores at the University of Michigan. The Microinjectionist on the team will be responsible for:
- Micromanipulation workstation operation for the pronuclear microinjection of fertilized mouse eggs. Workstation is comprised of high-power research microscope, two micromanipulators, Femtojet picospritzer, piston syringes, video system, and antivibration platform.
- Culture of living fertilized mouse and rat eggs in cell culture incubators. Superovulation, mating, un-mating, mice and rats. Treating mice and rats with injections. Collection of fertilized eggs from mice and rats.
- Stereomicroscope assisted surgical transfer of mouse eggs to pseudo pregnant female mice and rat eggs to pseudo pregnant female rats.
- In vitro fertilization of mouse eggs with mouse sperm. Cryopreservation of mouse sperm. Cryopreservation of rat sperm. Cryopreservation of two-cell and eight-cell mouse and rat embryos.
- Molecular biology methods such as DNA purification and PCR reactions.
- Culturing pluripotent mouse embryonic stem cell cultures.
- Maintaining paper records of work activities. Maintaining paper records for regulatory compliance. Maintaining records with computer systems such as MiCores platform, Filemaker databases, shared spreadsheets, calendars, and Microsoft programs.
The Transgenic Core is housed within the Medical School Office of Research at the University of Michigan.
Please visit the U-M Careers website to view all current openings. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Michigan Medicine values a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Here at Biomedical Research Core Facilities (BRCF), our dedication to customer service is inseparable from our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. It is central to our mission as an institutional resource to ensure that each member of our community has full opportunity to thrive in our environment, for we believe that diversity is key to individual flourishing, educational excellence, and the advancement of knowledge.
About the BRCF
Biomedical Research Core Facilities (BRCF) was formed in 1986, offering centralized access to research services, shared equipment and the expertise of biomedical researchers/investigators to support research projects. Our mission is that we believe in serving you, advancing health, and paving the way for great discoveries in biomedical research at the University of Michigan and beyond.
Our Cores Include:
Core Facilities aim to ensure centralized access to some of the latest instrumentation and services for investigators, avoiding the duplication of institutional expense and effort. Core instrumentation is regularly being upgraded to keep pace with the rapid advance in biomedical research. Cores have highly trained staff to carry out investigator projects, as well as access to workshops and training opportunities, increasing efficiency and quality control in coordinating services for multiple users. We are a fee-for-service provider, offering these services at a reasonable cost.
The BRCF uses MiCores as a single portal for investigators to request services from core facilities. MiCores is a scheduling, billing and reporting system that is fully integrated into the University of Michigan financial system. From the initial request through billing to data reporting and performance metrics, both internal and external clients have access to MiCores.