University of Michigan

Medical Technologist (Andrologist)

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in medical technology or equivalent clinical experience
  • Completion of a post-graduate training program in clinical assisted reproductive laboratory practice
  • Strong communication skills in medical terminology and technical procedures
  • Ability to identify and act on clinical results
  • Effective organizational skills within a laboratory setting

Responsibilities

  • Perform clinical lab analyses on fluids and tissues using various methods
  • Consult with physicians to correlate test results with diseases
  • Conduct quality control tests and maintain accurate data
  • Evaluate quality control data and implement corrective actions
  • Identify unusual laboratory results
  • Assist with sperm identification in various clinical settings
  • Support training for new recruits and educational activities for medical personnel
  • Engage in research and development of lab methods and procedures
  • Manage daily operations of Andrology and Endocrine sections of the ART lab
  • Participate in quality management and safety programs

Benefits

  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one
  • 2:1 match on retirement savings plan
Full Job Description
How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

To perform and evaluate various complex tests to obtain data for use by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment for fertility care.

Responsibilities*
  • Perform qualitative and quantitative Clinical Laboratory analyses on body fluids, blood and
    tissues using automated and non-automated methods.
  • Consult with physicians regarding correlation of test results with disease state.
  • 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.
  • Assist in the teaching of medical students, residents and fellows assigned to the laboratory.
  • Assist in 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 specified lab sections:
  • This medical technologist will be mainly responsible for daily operations of 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 sperm identification and quantification, vi) frozen human gamete and
    preimplantation embryo specimen logistics, such as specimen inventory, shipping, and carrying out final
    dispositions. Participation is expected in basic laboratory maintenance, safety, alarm testing and monitoring, 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.
  • SUPERVISION RECEIVED
  • This position directly reports to the Lab Manager/Laboratory Director.

Required Qualifications*
  • Bachelor's degree in medical technology or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated

successful clinical experience, demonstrated ability to effectively communicate medical terminology and

technical procedures, demonstrate ability to identify and take appropriate actions with clinical results,

and demonstrate effective organizational skills within a lab setting.
  • Completion of a post-graduate educational or training program of at least 10 weeks in the field of clinical assisted reproductive laboratory practice.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of cryogenic

tanks. This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required

of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and

responsibilities of any position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor

to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his supervision. The use of a particular expression or

illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or

level of difficulty.

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

Work Schedule

Non-Exempt Full-Time Monday through Friday, days. This position entails some weekend and holiday work on a rotation basis with other colleagues.

Additional Information

This position requires standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of cryogenic tanks.

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 anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

283644

Working Title

Medical Technologist (Andrologist)

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 OB/GYN Repro Endo Tech

Posting Begin/End Date

9/28/2026 - 10/05/2026

Salary

$69,846.40 - $101,379.20

Career Interest

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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