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.The Microbe-Mineral Lab, led by PI Jena Johnson, in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Michigan seeks a Laboratory Research Specialist to oversee lab operations and support daily research. The successful candidate will collaborate with a team of graduate students, postdocs, and staff to conduct laboratory research and serve as the laboratory safety officer. (25%) Assist PI with research projects (e.g., performing geochemic