Job Summary

The bacteria Streptococcus mutans is the main cause of dental caries, which impact billions of people worldwide. Students in Dr. Emily Lavering's lab will have the opportunity to work on a project studying S. mutans. Project options include searching for bacteriophage that could be used as preventative method for S. mutans infections, or studying aspects of the bacteria's biofilm.

Responsibilities*

• Learn and practice sterile techniques
• Culture bacteria (in both solid and liquid media)
• Measure bacterial growth using optical densities
• Learn various bacteriophage techniques 
• Perform biofilm assays
• Help develop new research methods
• Write a paper or make a poster clearly communicating results
   

Required Qualifications*

• Must be a UM-Flint undergraduate student.
• Students must have availability on Tuesday and or Thursday afternoons. 

Desired Qualifications*

• Completion of a biology or chemistry lab course. 

Modes of Work

Onsite
The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence.  Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan

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.

Background Screening

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Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

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The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.