Job Summary

The Michigan Clinical Research Unit (MCRU) processing laboratory is seeking qualified candidates to: enter subject accession data; process and ship clinical subject specimens; communicate sample disposition to study teams; and support the research endeavor with other tasks assigned by the lab manager. The position is designed to provide additional capacity, a functional backfill for full-time staff on PTO, and to provide a laboratory presence for patient visits occurring outside regular business hours. 

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.

Responsibilities*

• Work from study-specific lab manuals/manual of procedures to follow sample-specific processing instructions for biological specimens of human origin.
• Process incoming samples by ensuring correct labeling, computer log-in, centrifugation, aliquoting, and storage.
• Accurately transcribe data relevant to clinical study to MCRU records.
• Finalize sample disposition by preparing samples for shipment or recording location(s) in local storage.
• Accurately report study-related effort in OnCore clinical trial management system.
• Perform lab start up and shut down procedures. 
• Monitor instrument error codes, troubleshoot and correct problems as necessary.
• Maintain work area in a well-stocked, clean condition.
• Adhere to all safety/infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude in interactions with coworkers, supervisors, other hospital personnel, and hospital patients and their visitors.
• Fulfill departmental continuing education requirement.

Required Qualifications*

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

A high school diploma or equivalent with additional course work in laboratory sciences is required.

The applicant must have:

1. The ability to organize and prioritize work.
2. The ability to work under pressures of time and work volume without sacrificing accuracy.
3. The ability to communicate effectively with other medical personnel.
4. The ability to recognize problems and take appropriate action.
5. Skills basic to the practice of medical laboratory technology.

Working Conditions:

1. Work with infectious disease and/or hazardous materials.
2.  Exposure to noise from laboratory equipment.
3. Participate in weekend and after-hours schedules

Desired Qualifications*

An associate degree in clinical laboratory sciences or medical laboratory technologist with eligibility for certification, or chemical, physical or biological sciences from an accredited institution is desirable

Work Schedule

This part-time position is expected to provide 8-24 hours of work/week. A minimum of 8 hours/week in scheduled day shifts is required. Additional hours are available based on demand and backfill for staff PTO coverage.

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.

This position is not eligible for remote or hybrid work. All duties require physical presence in the MCRU Specimen Processing Laboratory.

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/AA Statement

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