How to ApplyA 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 SummaryTo 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 RECEIVEDThis 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.
- Two years of experience in a clinical or translational research laboratory, and at least six months of experience (within the last five years) in a human reproductive clinical laboratory.
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 ScheduleNon-Exempt Full-Time Monday through Friday, days. This position entails some weekend and holiday work on a rotation basis with other colleagues.
Additional InformationThis position requires standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of cryogenic tanks.
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 ID282239
Working TitleMedical Technologist
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 OB/GYN Repro Endo Tech
Posting Begin/End Date8/26/2026 - 9/02/2026
Salary$69,846.40 - $101,379.20
Career InterestPatient Care Services