Job SummaryThis andrologist will be mainly responsible for the daily operations of the Andrology and Endocrine portion of the ART lab, including reproductive hormone testing, andrology testing, and therapeutic procedures. This individual will join a team of andrologists, embryologists, and fertility healthcare providers with a longstanding track record of successful teamwork and program building. Responsibilities will include: i) participation in a robust QM/QC/QA/QI laboratory program, ii) endocrine testing, iii) andrology lab diagnostic testing, such as semen analysis and therapeutic technologies, such as sperm preparation for IUI and IVF, iv) sperm cryopreservation and thawing, v) advanced procedures of testicular sperm process and vi) frozen specimen logistic. Participation is expected in basic laboratory maintenance, safety, and application of high reliability principles, and work with clinic staff to improve patient quality of care, safety, and clinic workflows. Opportunities exist to participate in translational research and future cross-training in embryology. This position directly reports to the Lab Manager/Laboratory Director.
Responsibilities*- Perform qualitative and quantitative Clinical Laboratory analyses on body fluids, blood, and tissues using automated and non-automated methods.
- Consult with physicians regarding the correlation of test results with disease states.
- Perform quality control tests according to procedure and maintain appropriate data recording.
- Assess quality control data and take appropriate corrective action when results are outside acceptable limits.
- Recognize and identify unusual clinical laboratory results.
- Travel to the hospital operating room, or other sites, to assist with sperm identification.
- Assist in onboarding and job-related training for new recruits.
- Instruct pathology residents in test procedures and methodologies.
- Assist in the instruction of medical technology students assigned to the laboratory.
- Assist in the research and development of new methods and procedures.
- Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system or LIS (Laboratory Information System) may be required in certain areas.
- Other related duties relevant to the specified lab sections.
Required Qualifications*- Bachelor's degree in biological or related sciences.
- Two years of experience in a clinical or translational research laboratory
- At least six months of experience within the last five years in a human reproductive clinical laboratory
- Adhere to the laboratory's policy and procedure.
- Attention to detail.
- Good documentation practice.
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the team.
- Evidence of participation in quality and data management is required.
- Familiarity with computer programs in Microsoft Office is required, including Word and Excel.
- Must be eligible to work in the US (citizen or permanent resident).
Physical Requirements- This position requires infrequent standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.
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 WorkPositions 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 ScheduleMonday through Friday, Day shift. This position entails some weekend and holiday work on a rotation basis with other colleagues.
Work LocationsThe University of Michigan Health Center for Reproductive Medicine at Bloomfield Hills.
Union AffiliationThis 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.
Application DeadlineJob 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.
Job DetailJob Opening ID283210
Working TitleAndrologist
Job TitleMedical Technologist
Work LocationMichigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of WorkOnsite
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
FLSA StatusNonexempt
Organizational GroupUm Hospital
DepartmentMM Bloomfield Hills Repro Med
Posting Begin/End Date9/17/2026 - 9/24/2026
Salary$69,846.40 - $101,379.20
Career InterestPatient Care Services