Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Job Summary

Technologist performs data collection and management of HPC and BMT date reporting. Responsibilities include the performance of highly technical and complex cellular and immunotherapeutic procedures which include but not limited to: cell separation, cryopreservation, quantification and characterization of products for bone marrow transplant and other immunotherapeutic procedures for clinical use

Mission Statement

The University of Michigan Health System 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*

1. Collect and report data for on-going process monitoring.

2. Process HPC, Apheresis, HPC, Marrow and other cellular products by various methods.

3. Perform tests using SOP involving multiple methodologies.

4. Perform specialized techniques such as, T cell depletion, CD34 selection and other new technologies as they arise.

5. Perform cellular therapy product counts and report results to appropriate individuals.

6. Prepares cellular therapy products for cryopreservation and storage in liquid nitrogen.

7. Thaw cryopreserved products and assists with the re-infusion.

8. Set up OR for HPC, Marrow harvest, assist as scrub tech during the harvest and prepare HPC, Marrow bags with proper labeling.

9. Receive, inspect, sort and check in samples.

10. Detect, trouble shoot and correct equipment, reagent and system failures.

11. Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment.

12. Perform preventative quality control and quality assurance duties.

13. Participate in continuous improvement activities.

14. Maintain a database of components that can be discarded or used for research purposes.

15. Follows institution safety procedures.

16. Participate in annual continuing education and competencies.

17. Participates in the introduction and evaluation of new procedures, supplies and equipment.

18. Orient and train new technologists, students, and residents, etc. as assigned.

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.

• Bachelors of Science degree in Medical Technology or other biological degrees with relevant classes and labs.

Skills

Demonstrated ability to independently organize and prioritize work.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with other medical personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to demonstrate and explain technical procedures and policies.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize problems and take appropriate action.
• Skills basic to the practice of medical laboratory technology.

Working Conditions

1. Works with infectious disease and/or hazardous materials.

2. Exposure to noise from laboratory equipment and pneumatic tube system.

3. Exposure to liquid nitrogen.

4. Walking, standing, and bending frequently required

Desired Qualifications*

• Certification or eligibility to be certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist is desired.

Work Schedule

This part time, 24 hours position is on the evening shift, and will include rotating holidays and weekends with other staff.

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

$3000.00 Sign-on bonus available.

Union Affiliation

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in 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. This job 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.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

252666

Working Title

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Job Title

Medical Technologist

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM Blood Bank Bone Marrow

Posting Begin/End Date

8/05/2024 - 10/04/2024

Career Interest

Medical Technology
Pathology/Laboratory Services
Patient Care Services