Medical Laboratory Scientist

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Posted: 18-Mar-24

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Salary: Open

Categories:

Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 245937

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 Medical Technologist performs a variety of routine or specialized tests and procedures for use by physicians in diagnosis and treatment of patients in Molecular Diagnostics.

Regular duties include:

• Perform duties inclusive of an LT (Laboratory Technician)
• Perform high complexity testing without direct supervision
• Process incoming samples by ensuring correct labeling, computer log-in, centrifugation, aliquoting, and storage
• Perform and record routine instrument maintenance procedures.
• Analyze and record quality control materials with documentation of action on out-of-range values
• Accurately analyze patient specimens on instruments and/or by specified manual methodologies within specified turnaround times
• Recognize critical, abnormal and unacceptable test results and follow-up according to established protocols.
• Identify problems with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results and take action as outlined in predetermined protocols.
• Monitor instrument error codes, troubleshoot and correct problems as necessary
• Accurately transcribe patient data from instrument printouts or worksheets into computer record including any pertinent sample description comments
• Perform analysis on data output from instruments, and create preliminary reports
• Maintain a safe work area in a well-stocked, clean condition.
• Instruct, train, and observe medical technology students, new employees, and pathology residents in bench procedures and theory
• Fulfill departmental continuing Ed requirement

 

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Perform clinical tests in the Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory.
• Methods include DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, Real-time PCR, capillary electrophoresis, sanger sequencing, methylation array, and next generation sequencing.
• Consult with physicians on test requests and results.
• Assist in instruction of residents and students.
• Perform QC on equipment and reagents.
• Participate in laboratory continuing education lectures and meetings

 

In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or biological science is required.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist or eligibility for certification at the time of hire is required.
• Specialized laboratories may accept a Bachelor's degree in a biological science with certification eligibility specific to that laboratory.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Works with infectious disease and/or hazardous materials.
• May have exposure to noise from laboratory equipment and pneumatic tube system.
• Requires frequent (standing/walking/sitting/hand pipetting) for long periods of time and the ability to lift up to 30lbs.

Previous experience in a clinical laboratory is desired.

This full time, 40 hour position is on the evening shift, M-F 11:00 am to 7:30 pm and will require rotating weekends, holidays and on-call with other team members. 

A $3000.00 signing bonus is available.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

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

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

 

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