University of Michigan

Medical Laboratory Scientist

University of Michigan$69K — $101K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Baccalaureate degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent science discipline.
  • Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or eligibility for certification required at hire.
  • Successful clinical experience demonstrated.
  • Ability to effectively communicate medical terms and technical procedures.
  • Ability to identify and address clinical results appropriately.
  • Organizational skills within a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

  • Perform Laboratory Technician duties.
  • Process samples: labeling, tracking, centrifugation, aliquoting, and storage.
  • Analyze patient specimens accurately within turnaround times.
  • Conduct high complexity testing independently.
  • Recognize and follow up on critical or abnormal test results per protocols.
  • Transcribe patient data from instruments into computer records accurately.
  • Perform data analysis and generate preliminary reports.

Benefits

  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage on the first day.
  • 2:1 Match on retirement savings.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities*
  • Perform duties inclusive of an LT (Laboratory Technician)
  • Process incoming samples by ensuring correct labeling, tracking, centrifugation, aliquoting, and storage.
  • Accurately analyze patient specimens on instruments and/or by specified manual methodologies within specified turnaround times.
  • Perform high complexity testing without direct supervision.
  • Recognize critical, abnormal and unacceptable test results and follow-up according to established protocols.
  • Accurately transcribe patient data from instrument printouts or worksheets into computer record including any pertinent sample description comments.
  • Perform analysis on data output from instruments and create preliminary reports.
  • Perform and record routine instrument maintenance procedures.
  • Analyze and record quality control materials with documentation of action on out-of-range values.
  • Identify problems with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results, and take action as outlined in associated procedures.
  • Monitor instrument error codes, troubleshoot, and correct problems as necessary.
  • Instruct, train, and observe medical laboratory science (MLS) students, new employees, and pathology residents in bench procedures and theory.
  • Assume responsibility for first-line supervision of the section on a temporary basis as delegated.

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.
  • Baccalaureate degree in Medical Laboratory Science, equivalent laboratory science, or in a chemical, physical or biological science.
  • Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist or eligibility for certification at the time of hire is required.
  • Demonstrated successful clinical experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate medical terminology and technical procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and take appropriate actions with clinical results.
  • Demonstrated effective organizational skills within a lab setting.

Desired Qualifications*
  • Previous experience in immunoassay techniques is desirable.
  • Must have the demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively with other medical personnel in both verbal and written form.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently organize and prioritize work.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse team.

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 day shift, Sunday-Thursday and may 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.

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.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

282360

Working Title

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Title

Medical Technologist

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM Special Chemistry Immunolog

Posting Begin/End Date

8/31/2026 - 9/30/2026

Salary

$69,846.40 - $101,379.20

Career Interest

Medical Technology
Patient Care Services

About University of Michigan

The University of Michigan is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan system. The University of Michigan was founded in 1817 in Detroit, as the Catholepistemiad, or University of Michigania, 20 years before the territory became a state. The school moved to Ann Arbor in 1837 onto 40 acres (16 ha) of what is now known as Central Campus. Since its establishment in Ann Arbor, the university campus has expanded to include more than 584 major buildings with a combined area of more than 34 million gross square feet (781 acres or 3.16 km²), and has two satellite campuses located in Flint and Dearborn. The University of Michigan is a founding member of the Association of American Universities.
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