Mission Statement
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.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
The Laboratory Technician can be assigned to perform one or more of the following functions, with a minimum of High School Degree and under supervision of a CLIA qualified General Supervisor.
Provide Clerical/Administrative Support
- Answer telephone calls
- Scan documents (scan requisitions and worksheets); organize and file test reports and documents, file slides
- Manage inventory: unpack shipments, stock lab supplies, reconcile invoices
Accessioning, Specimen Processing and Distribution
- PathTrack specimens to receive and send specimens between departments
- Accession, process and distribute patient samples within the laboratory consistent with accuracy and quality assurance goals of the laboratory
- Access and navigate MediaLab, MiChart, Histotrac and Soft to accession patient specimens, requesting additional information from appropriate resources
- Assist in Problem solving (duplicate tests, missing samples, incorrect samples and missing information); call on unacceptable specimens (clotted, hemolyzed, wrong container etc.)
- Work with other laboratory personnel to process patient casework with optimal efficiency and accuracy (e.g. basic sample preparation)
Maintain and Operate Instruments/Laboratory Support
- Perform and document daily maintenance as specified in instrument procedures
- Enter `serum stored results into HistoTrac
- Ensure continuous operation by performing reagent intake, routinely monitoring the status of reagents, parts and supplies.
- Monitor error codes and perform basic troubleshooting. Notify a supervisor or senior operator if unable to resolve an instrument problem. Document problems, action taken and outcomes in instrument log book
- Perform DNA isolations from blood, tissue and buccal swabs
- Prioritize safety in the laboratory. Provide safety updates, help ensure compliance and keep documentation up to date.
- Assist with chemical inventory management
- Quality Control sample preparation
- Maintain work area in a well-stocked, clean condition
Perform Testing
- Accurately transfer off-line patient data from worksheets and instrument printouts to the computer
Professional Development
- Fulfill departmental continuing Ed requirement
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Sample Processing
- Aliquoting serum samples
- Sending current samples to Gift of Life
- Filing samples into freezer box locations
Send out mailers to patients
- Oversee mailers sent out quarterly for patients PRA testing, to ensure all patients received their kits in a timely manner.
- Send out mailers to newly listed patients upon completion of listing workup.
Assist in freezer and refrigerator maintenance
- Temp Track freezer monitoring
- Defrost, clean filters, keep fans clear
Required Qualifications*
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.
- High school diploma is required
- Requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, hand pipetting for long periods of time and the ability to lift up to 25lbs.
Desired Qualifications*
- A Bachelor's degree or an Associate's degree with equivalent experience preferred but not required.
- Reasonable knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in laboratory activities is desirable.
- Previous experience in performance of standard laboratory procedures is highly desirable.
Work Schedule
This full time, 40-hour position is on the day shift, M-F 8am-4pm.
Modes of Work
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.
Additional Information
- Works with infectious disease and/or hazardous materials.
- May have exposure to noise from laboratory equipment and pneumatic tube system.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
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.
Application Deadline
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.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.