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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Mission Statement

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Job Summary

The Department of Pharmacology in the University of Michigan Medical School is in search of a Managing Supervisor for the new RNA Design and Synthesis Core that will be housed within the Life Sciences Institute at the University of Michigan. The Managing Supervisor will report directly to and work with Dr. Michelle Hastings.

Responsibilities*

As the selected candidate, you will:

• Source, obtain and set-up the relevant equipment and reagents for the design and production of synthetic RNA molecules including ASOs, siRNAs, guide RNAs and mRNAs.
• Obtain additional funding and support for the facility as the demand and capacity grows.
• Recruit, train and manage at least 4 and ultimately a larger team of additional staff of the RNA Synthesis Core.
• Oversee budget operations.
• Control research expenditures.
• Scientifically, responsible for designing, testing and optimizing RNA molecules to provide high-quality service for users of the Core.
• Develop a testing pipeline and innovate around procedure, operations and design.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and standards.
• Prepare progress reports.

Required Qualifications*

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biophysics or a related field
• 10+ years of RNA research experience
• Experience in both industry and academic lab settings
• Knowledge of human genetics and disease mechanisms
• Direct experience in designing and developing ASOs to manage user requests and project prioritization
• 2+ years of supervisory experience

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.

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.

Additional Information

NOTE: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position is part-time and not benefits eligible.

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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.