Research Lab Technician work involves basic and translational research in immunology to address key questions relating to B cell development and function in studies carried out in animal models and/or with patient samples. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to perform laboratory research using innovative techniques.

The position reports to the Animal Resources Manager and works with other animal care staff to provide husbandry for research animals housed in the WMed Vivarium. May need to conduct technical procedures (blood collection, etc.) needed to meet research goals and/or to maintain optimal health of the animals. Assists the Animal Resources Manager and Assistant Dean for Laboratory Animal Resources as requested to ensure the facility and animal care program continue to meet all standards required to remain in compliance with regulatory agencies, and needed to maintain AAALAC accreditation. Training will be provided as needed.

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is recruiting a Temporary Executive Assistant I. Expected to last from December 16th, 2024 - April 25th, 2025. Responsible for providing executive level support to one or more WMed leaders. Acts as a liaison for the leaders and other constituents. Independently manages multiple task and projects with competing priorities and deadlines. Organizes and maintains administrative processes. Handles details of a highly confidential and critical nature. Must function efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced professional environment. Must have skill and knowledge of organizational policies and practices.

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is searching for a Registration/Scheduler. Responsible for answering and directing incoming calls; scheduling and/or rescheduling clinic appointments; registering and pre-registering patients into the computer system; verifies insurance coverage   WMed has opportunities for Registration/Scheduler I–...

Prepares bodies for postmortem examinations, assists pathologist during and after the examination, and prepares body for release to funeral home; provide medical photography services. Provides support with transfer of cadavers to anatomy laboratory and into storage, maintenance of cadavers and the anatomy lab, and assisting with prosections of cadavers, as needed. Performs routine and non-routine activities involved in the storage, filing, and preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation and adheres to established quality control criteria and established procedures. This position is at our office in the Mecosta County Services building located in...

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is recruiting a Temporary On-Call Autopsy Assistant. Expected to last from December 1st, 2024 – June 30th, 2025. Prepares bodies for postmortem examinations, assists pathologist during and after the examination, and prepares body for release to funeral home; provide medical photography services. Provides support with transfer of cadavers to anatomy laboratory and into storage, maintenance of cadavers and the anatomy lab, and assisting with prosections of cadavers, as needed. Performs routine and non-routine activities involved in the storage, filing, and preparation of...

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is seeking a Accounting Specialist, Accounts Payable. Responsible for providing all activities necessary to process invoices/checks, and other business expenses through the accounts payable/cash disbursement system for payment of approved expenditures. Responsible to cover other accounting functions, such as receiving and handling all incoming packages, on an as needed basis.

Responsible for intake and release of decedents; answering phones; scheduling of organ/tissue procurement; preparation of tools and paperwork; performing diagnostic imaging activities using CT scanner and Lodox; requesting records, distributing slides for histology; completing inventory, stocking, and laundry for the Department of Pathology.

WMU Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine (WMed) is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join the finance department. The Senior Financial Analyst performs a broad range of planning and analysis for WMed and affiliated companies.  Monitors actual results of financial data against plans and budgets, determines trends, and explains financial results.  Prepares detailed reports and presentations for review by all levels of management. Also, provides moderately complex financial analyses and reports as needed.  Analyzes financial data by collecting, monitoring, and creating budgets and benchmarks,...

The Simulation Technician is responsible for the daily technical operations of the WMED Simulation Center. This educational facility provides simulation-based education and training services to all programs within WMED, as well as to community physicians, nurses, pre-hospital providers, allied health and other healthcare providers in southwest Michigan. Although undergraduate and graduate medical education is emphasized, the Simulation Center incorporates and encourages multi-specialty, interdisciplinary, and inter-professional educational activities. Medical education programs in the Simulation Center assists learners in their development of cognitive, procedural, communication, and...

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed) seeks a board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist to join its growing academic department as the Director of its Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Training Program. The OB/GYN residency program is a fully accredited program with 16 residents (4 per year). This is a new residency program that is graduating its first class of residents in June of 2022. We are looking to expand its clinical services, research, and both medical student and resident training.

The Department of Investigative Medicine at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow research position in the laboratory of Thomas L. Rothstein MD, PhD, Chair of the Department of Investigative Medicine and Director of the Center for Immunobiology.  Two kinds of projects are available.  1) Molecular Immunology—encompasses study of B1 cell development and function, including the role of human B1 cells and natural antibody in health and disease; BCR signaling pathways including receptor crosstalk and the IL-4-induced alternate pathway; B cell pathogenesis in lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and other autoimmune...

The Department for Investigative Medicine at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Lab Technician in the laboratory of Hiroyuki Hirakawa. Research Lab Technician work involves basic research in stem cell biology and immunology to address key questions relating to the bone marrow microenvironment. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to perform laboratory research using innovative techniques.

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is seeking qualified (on-call) Medical Examiner Investigators for the Medical Examiner's Office.  These individuals will investigate the medically relevant circumstances surrounding deaths reported to the Office of the Medical Examiner and prepare written reports documenting the investigative findings. We have position openings in the counties of Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Kalamazoo, Mason, Muskegon, St. Joseph, Van Buren.

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is recruiting a Psychiatric Research Coordinators. The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) supports, facilitates and coordinates clinical psychiatric research activities. Working with the research manager, coordinates the implementation and maintenance of human clinical trials at WMed. Coordinates and conducts the clinical research including the planning, implementation and follow through for industry-sponsored clinical trials, government-funded clinical research and investigator-initiated clinical research drug/device studies conducted by the Principal Investigator...

WMU Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine (WMed) is seeking a Research Integrity Specialist. The position assists in the administration of three distinct but overlapping areas:  Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC); Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC); and the Controlled Substances program in Research. The Research Integrity Specialist manages the day-to-day operations of the committees, overseeing IACUC protocol submissions and IBC registrations, and facilitation of the IACUC/IBC meetings using WMed’s electronic submission software system (IRIS). -

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker, MD, School of Medicine is hiring for a Care Management Coordinator. Facilitates a shared goal model within and across care settings to achieve high-quality managed care that is patient- and family-centered. Manages team-based care to provide health services to individuals, through effective partnerships with patients, their caregivers/families, community resources, and their physician. Uses a standardized process and decision support tools to identify patients needing care management assistance, including those with defined chronic illnesses and those experiencing transitions of care. Assesses patient needs and partners with...

The Department for Investigative Medicine at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow research position in the laboratory of Momoko Yoshimoto MD, PhD, Professor, Investigative Medicine. Ongoing projects for molecular immunology include: understanding the mechanisms that produce hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells and lymphoid progenitors in the mouse embryo, examining the effects of different cell origins on immune cell functions, producing hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells and antibody-secreting B cells using mouse and human pluripotent stem cells, and elucidating the preventive roles of B-1 cells against atherosclerosis. Dr....

Research Lab Technician work involves basic research in immunology and virology to address key questions relating to control and regulation of oncogenic virus infection. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to perform laboratory research using innovative techniques.

The Data Manager will be expected to perform the following primary job functions: (1) Act as a consultant to faculty and other investigators to help them formulate scientific questions that can be answered accurately based on the limitations of available data and query design. (2) Assist with promotion of the Data Warehouse through occasional professional presentations and seminars. (3) Coordinate the implementation, maintenance,...