Michigan Medicine, based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is part of one of the world’s leading universities.

Michigan Medicine is a premier, highly ranked academic medical center and award-winning health care system with state-of-the-art facilities. Our vision is to create the future of health care through scientific discovery, innovations in education, and the most effective and compassionate care. 

We want to be the leader in health care, health care reform, and biomedical innovation.

Michigan Medicine includes the U-M Hospitals and Health Centers; the U-M Medical School and its Faculty Group Practice; one of the nation's largest biomedical research communities; and education programs that train thousands of future health professionals and scientists each year. We were formerly known as the University of Michigan Medical Center; today that term applies generally to the collection of buildings on our main medical campus in Ann Arbor. 

We have a close partnership with the U-M School of Nursing and other health sciences schools at U-M. Through  the Michigan Health Corporation, we are able to form partnerships outside of our University.

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

Michigan Medicine

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How to Apply

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.

**Job Summary**

The Department of Cell & Developmental Biology is seeking a full-time Research Laboratory Technician Associate in the lab of Dr. Cai, which studies neuronal circuitry and neurogenesis in mouse and fly brains.

Responsibilities*

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician Associate to support ongoing research in a collaborative neuroscience laboratory. The successful candidate will contribute to experimental workflows, data analysis, and general laboratory operations.

Primary responsibilities include performing routine molecular and cellular biology techniques such as molecular cloning, immunohistochemistry, fluorescence microscopy, and quantitative image analysis.

Additional responsibilities include preparing stock solutions and reagents, maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment, sterilizing glassware, and ensuring a clean and organized laboratory environment. The technician will also assist with general laboratory management tasks and may support other research activities as needed.

Required Qualifications*

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills contributing to a strong team environment are required.

Bachelors in biology or related science degree and at least 1 years' experience.

Applicant should be highly motivated with thorough, methodological, and accurate work habits, and must be able to work as part of a team.

The ideal candidate has a strong ability to multi-task.

Desired Qualifications*

- Previous lab research experience.

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

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.

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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Research Laboratory Tech Assoc

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Why Work at Michigan?

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care — that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

Industry: Higher Education
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

University of Michigan

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.

Responsibilities*

**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

- Assist with training new staff, House Officers, and faculty as appropriate

**Accessioning, Specimen Processing And Distribution**

- Track specimens/assets 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 the Pathology Document Control System, Hospital Information System (HIS), and Laboratory Information System (LIS) to accession patient specimens, requesting additional information from appropriate resources.

- Assist in Problem solving (duplicate scan requests, missing slides, incorrect slides, and missing information); call on unacceptable specimens (misaligned coverslips, excess medium, broken slides etc.).

- Work with other Digital Pathology, Histology, or Cytology laboratory personnel to process and/or store patient casework with optimal efficiency and accuracy (e.g. basic

- sample preparation and setup of assays, loading instrument or automation lines, filing of slides and blocks).

**Maintain and Operate Instruments*/Laboratory Support:**

- Perform and document daily maintenance as specified in instrument procedures.

- Analyze patient samples/slides as specified in the instrument procedures.

- Enter information into laboratory databases or picture archive communication systems (PACS).

- Ensure continuous operation by 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 books.

- Operate the dishwasher and autoclave to clean and sterilize laboratory supplies; wash slide cassettes. Prepare reagents. Maintain work area in a well-stocked, clean condition.

**Perform Testing**

- Perform analysis of quality control material with documentation of completion and of action taken for out-of-range values.

- Accurately transfer off-line patient data from worksheets and instrument printouts to the computer/LIS/PACS

**Professional Development**

- Fulfill departmental continuing education requirement.

**Characteristic Duties And Responsibilities**

- Track the inflow of glass slides for whole slide imaging

- Prioritize urgent scanning requests

- Appropriately clean, organize and prepare microscope slides containing histologically mounted tissue for scanning (whole-slide imaging)

- Appropriately judge the quality of scanned images

- Recognize and resolve basic hardware or software problems. Work through unique issues with additional staff/supervisor as needed

- Recognize any workflow irregularities/inconsistencies and take appropriate action on his/her own initiative. Work through unique issues with additional staff/supervisor as needed.

- Must be able to operate and interact with both our vendor-supplied and custom software and database

- Track the return of glass slides to clients

- Deliver glass slides as needed

- Assist with management of image storage resources

- Interact with faculty and trainees regarding special whole-slide imaging requests, escalate to supervisor if required; perform customized workflows as directed

- Travel to enterprise sites where unit-related functions and instruments are located to perform training or troubleshooting

- Participate in training on new or additional instruments, workflow updates or changes, software implementation and changes, and telepathology systems

- Perform instrument verification following repairs or moves and record results Observe all procedures for protected health information (PHI) On occasion, perform scanning of photographs, negatives, or color film transparencies

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

- Requires frequent standing/walking/sitting for long periods of time and the ability to lift up to 25lbs.

Desired Qualifications*

- One or more years college instruction or associate degree or equivalent experience with exposure to biology, anatomy and physiology, or other laboratory related field Reasonable knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in laboratory activities is desirable.

- Previous experience in performance of standard laboratory procedures

- Demonstrated confidence and ability with computers and software

- Attention to detail

- Willing to work in a growing and rapidly changing environment

- The ability to prioritize tasks under occasional high work volumes without sacrificing accuracy

- Excellent communication skills

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

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.

Work Schedule

This full time, 40 hour position is on the night shift and will require rotating holidays and weekends and on-call.

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.

Laboratory Technician

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.

Responsibilities*

**BASIC FUNCTION RESPONSIBILITY**

- Perform the assigned duties in Specimen Processing & Send out Lab to assure accurate and timely receipt, order entry, transport, processing, and distribution of laboratory specimens. Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers. Have the ability to coordinate the activities of all the Specimen Processing staff on all shifts in order to assure accurate and timely processing of laboratory specimens and customer service support in the absence of supervision.

- Work with a high level independence & excellence.

**Characteristic Duties Responsibilities**

**Receive, OE, Process & Distribute, UMHS, MLABS & Send outs:**

- Must complete training and be checked off on all benches and be scheduled for sendout training by training specialists. If training is unable to be scheduled must have knowledge of processing of 60% of send out specimens.

- Maintain knowledge base to perform all MLabs specimen processing

- Function with independence on all benches assigned

- Prepare specimens for reference labs including FedEx packaging

- Scan documents to patient files

- Identify, report and correct problems

- Order Entry of Send out tests to SOFT and Reference labs systems

**Customer Service**

- Provide total customer focus to meet the needs of every customer, internal (including co-workers) and external, including medical staff, laboratory staff, MLABS clients, patients, and families.

**Quality Control**

- Maintain quality control as required for Specimen Processing; including temperature checks on all storage refrigerators and freezers, daily Q.A. of Send out requisitions and other Q.C. projects as assigned.

**Safety**

- Comply with all safety procedures/instructions and observe safe work practices. Practice all BSP standards for your unit/department. Serve as a role model.

**Communication And Teamwork**

- Use effective communication including written, verbal, and information technology skills. Work effectively with staff to accomplish goals.

**Leadership**

- Model professional behaviors.

- Serve as a resource for Specimen Processors and other departmental staff.

- Fill in as the go to person in the absence of an Associate Supervisor or the Unit Supervisor.

**In the absence of a supervisor must be able to:**

- Check for call-ins or changes to schedule and make adjustments as needed, also notify those affected by the change

- Ensure all staff duties are covered (sweeps, lab assignments, benches, etc.)

- Be available for new hires for questions and concerns

- Continuously monitor workflow making assignment adjustments as need

- Determine appropriate break/lunch times to ensure optimum staffing is maintained at all times

- Determine appropriate work partners to maximize staff skill set

- Ensure staff is prioritizing appropriately

- Knowledge of the mislabel procedure and gather all documentation for supervisor

- Knowledge of procedure for MiChart problems (ext 68000)

- Knowledge of Pathtrack, Soft issues and contact information (PI ext 66740)

- Functional Assistance: Assist with special projects, in-services, huddles, evaluating new equipment and techniques, review procedures, and other additional responsibilities as assigned.

**Training**

- Assist Training Specialist and Associate Supervisor as a preceptor for training new employees as needed or requested

**Mandatories, Continuing Education, Competencies And Training**

- Complete yearly departmental mandatories as required. Attend departmental, assigned and/or requested continuing education training, classes, etc.

- Complete monthly, quarterly, or yearly competencies as assigned

- Comply with ongoing training for the unit and department

**Supervision Received**

- Supervision is received from the Associate Supervisor, Training Supervisor, Senior Clinical Technologist, Allied Health Supervisor, the Specimen Processing Manager, or other designated official.

**Supervision Exercised**

- Function as a Team Leader (as requested/assigned) in the absence of an Associate Supervisor/Supervisor.

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

- Science classes at a college level are required.

- Ability to complete all training and testing.

Desired Qualifications*

Preferred: Bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience

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

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.

Work Schedule

This full time, 40 hour position is on the evening shift and will include rotating weekends, holidays and on-call.

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.

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