Job description
Van Andel Institute is a leading independent biomedical research facility dedicated to determining the epigenetic, genetic, molecular and cellular origins of cancer, Parkinson’s and other diseases, and translating those findings into effective therapies. The Institute is home to more than 400 scientists and support staff that work in on-site laboratories and in collaborative partnerships that span the globe.
The laboratory of Dr. Hong-Yuan Chu in the Department of Neurodegenerative Science, is seeking to hire a motivated Research Technician. The laboratory is well supported by federal private funding agencies, including NINDS/NIH, Department of Defense, and ASAP (https://parkinsonsroadmap.org).
In this position, you would work closely with Postdoctoral Fellows, Research Scientists, and the PI in the lab and provide support in rodent stereotaxic surgery, animal behavior, and immunohistochemistry. Necessary technical training will be provided for successful and motivated candidates.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Biology, Physiology, Neuroscience or related science.
- Experience in stereotaxic surgery or mouse behavior assessment is highly preferred, but not required.
- Self-motivated individual to perform scientific research.
Compensation and Benefits:
All full-time employees of Van Andel Institute are eligible for benefits, effective day one! Pay will be commensurate with experience.
How to Apply - If you possess these attributes, submit: a single .pdf document bearing the following components:
- A cover letter describing your work experience and education background.
- An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
- A list of 2 individuals who have agreed to act as references along with their contact details.
At Van Andel Institute, the health and safety of our people is our number one priority. As a condition of employment at Van Andel Institute, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. “Full vaccination” is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered.
VAI is committed to achieving excellence through increasing diversity. We actively encourage applications from women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups.
Van Andel Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer.
As Van Andel Institute is a drug and alcohol-free employer, all prospective new employees undergo a urinalysis/drug test as part of our pre-employment process. This is a 7-panel drug screen and it includes testing for Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates, PCP, Barbiturates, and Benzodiazepines.
About Grand Rapids, MI
Van Andel Institute is located in downtown Grand Rapids, MI, which is the second largest city in Michigan and the largest city in West Michigan. Grand Rapids offers a remarkable combination of cosmopolitan atmosphere and small-town warmth, known for its philanthropic and sustainability-driven community, and is ranked one of "America's Top Places to Live."
Located on the banks of the Grand River, Grand Rapids offers all the big-city excitement you'd expect from a million-resident metropolis, featuring hundreds of restaurants and nightspots, theaters, museums, sports and concerts. The safe and clean downtown is surrounded by an eclectic mix of walk-able neighborhoods.
With a medical and life sciences industry boom, strong entrepreneurial activity, dedication to green building and living, and innovative employers, Grand Rapids' diverse economy continues to grow, offering exceptional career opportunities, green building and living, and innovative employers, Grand Rapids' diverse economy continues to grow, offering endless career opportunities.
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Job Type: Full-time
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