Job Summary To perform a variety of routine or specialized tests and procedures for use by physicians in diagnosis and treatment of patients in one or more areas of work, such as Histocompatibility and/or Flow Cytometry.
Responsibilities*Provide Clerical/Administrative Support- Answer phone calls, monitor call list, make critical value calls, report results and document calls, as needed.
- Scan documents (scan requisitions and worksheets); organize and file test reports and documents, file slides.
- Identify and correct incorrect orders and specimen issues, which include duplicate tests, missing or incorrect samples, missing information, and unacceptable specimens.
- Communicate effectively with lab staff, clinicians, and other customers to meet customer service expectations and maintain patient confidentiality .
- Manage inventory, unpack shipments, stock lab supplies, and reconcile invoices.
- Assist lab leaders in development in technical procedures, protocols, and projects, as needed.
Accessioning, Specimen Processing and Distribution- Accession and process samples with accuracy which includes specimen receiving, centrifuging, aliquoting, and evaluating specimens for suitability of testing.
- Prioritize and accurately distribute patient samples within the laboratory consistent with quality assurance goals.
- 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 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 and setup of assays or loading automation lines).
- Assist medical staff by attending procedures (bone marrows procedures, interoperative surgery), as required.
Laboratory Support / Maintain and Operate Instruments for Waived, Moderate and High Complexity Testing Instruments.- Perform and document daily maintenance as specified in instrument procedures.
- Analyze patient samples as specified in the instrument procedures.
- Enter test results into laboratory databases.
- Ensure continuous operation by monitoring the status of reagents, parts, and supplies.
- Monitor error codes and perform troubleshooting. Document problems, action taken and outcomes in instrument logbooks.
- Perform general lab upkeep such as cleaning, removing trash, washing/sterilizing lab ware dishes, taking and recording temperatures, refrigerator and freezer maintenance, handling biohazard and chemical waste Assist with media and reagent preparation.
- Maintain work area in a well-stocked, clean condition.
Perform Testing for Waived, Moderate, and High Complexity Tests- Perform and document quality control and proficiency testing for waived, moderate, and high complexity tests. Act on out-of-range quality control values.
- Perform waived, moderate, and high complexity testing.
- Analyze patient samples and report test results consistent with accuracy and quality assurance goals of the laboratory into laboratory databases.
- Interpret test results for waived, moderate, and high complexity tests.
Other Duties- Comply with departmental continuing education requirements.
- Provides instructions in laboratory technique, instrumentation, and application of procedures to students and new employees.
- Maintain competencies for all assigned sections.
- Other duties as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities - Perform Histocompatibility testing such as DNA extraction, molecular HLA typing using SSO and next generation sequencing (NGS) techniques, antibody screening and identification, flow cytometry crossmatches, and virtual crossmatches.
- Participate in on-call for Deceased Donor Virtual Crossmatches
- Work collaboratively with others to report results in a timely, efficient manner and to maintain a positive work environment. Recognize problems and follow up appropriately.
- Follow quality control and quality assurance procedures.
- Perform instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Perform lab and hospital designated competency assessments.
- Adhere to established laboratory procedures and policies.
- Participate in the continuous improvement process and continuing education for lab personnel.
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. - Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or other biological science.
- Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist or eligibility for certification at the time of hire.
- Specialized laboratories may accept a bachelor's degree in biological science with certification eligibility specific to that laboratory.
- Requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, and hand pipetting for long periods of time and the ability to lift up to 25lbs.
- Demonstrated successful clinical experience.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate medical terminology and technical procedures
- Demonstrated ability to identify and take appropriate actios with clinical results.
- Demonstrated effective organizational skills within a lab setting.
Desired Qualifications*- Previous experience in a Molecular Laboratory
- Previous experience in a Histocompatibility Laboratory
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 Schedule This full time, 40 hour position is on the day shift and may require rotating weekends, holidays and on call with other staff.
Additional Information Working Conditions - Works with infectious disease and/or hazardous materials.
- May have exposure to noise from laboratory equipment and pneumatic tube system.
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 ID279775
Working TitleMedical Laboratory Scientist
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 Histocompatibility
Posting Begin/End Date7/09/2026 - 7/16/2026
Salary$69,846.40 - $101,379.20
Career InterestMedical Technology
Pathology/Laboratory Services
Patient Care Services
