Research Technician - Zhu Laboratory

Van Andel Institute

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The laboratory of Dr. Qiang Zhu at Van Andel Institute (VAI) is seeking a highly motivated Research Technician. This role will be a key part of the research team, focusing on exploring the molecular and cellular mechanisms of neurodegeneration in motor neuron diseases (e.g., ALS) and dementia (e.g., frontotemporal dementia). The position also involves developing novel therapies for clinical application to treat these devastating diseases. Research activities are conducted across multiple levels, including human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) culture, rodent models, and human nervous system samples.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in life sciences, with a focus on neuroscience, cell biology, molecular biology, or related biomedical fields.
• Prior lab experience in molecular, cellular, or animal-based experiments is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (both oral and written).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative to handle responsibility and carry out tasks in a reliable, efficient, and high-quality manner.
• A motivated team player who can collaborate effectively with other lab members.
• Genuine interest and commitment to scientific research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research exploring molecular and cellular mechanisms of neurodegeneration.
• Develop novel therapies for clinical application.
• Perform experiments using human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) culture.
• Work with rodent models.
• Analyze human nervous system samples.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level