Medical Laboratory Scientist

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include performing waived, moderate, and high complexity patient testing and quality control using automated and manual methods and following Michigan Medicine policies and procedures.
• Opportunities are available in in various laboratory specialties including Transfusion Medicine, Biochemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics, Cytogenetics, Histocompatibility, Flow Cytometry, Point-of-Care Testing, Toxicology. See https://mlabs.umich.edu/about/careers for more information and to apply.
• Must demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, organize and prioritize work, and exercise initiative in recognizing and solving problems.
• Provide safe, patient-focused care and excellent customer service.
• Requires bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or biological science or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated successful clinical experience, and certification, or eligibility for certification, by a nationally recognized agency such as ASCP or AMT.

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.

• BS, MLS with ASCP certification or eligible or a BS in a related science field. Must have previous experience and be highly proficient with a variety of molecular techniques.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Works with infectious disease and/or hazardous materials.
2. May have exposure to noise from laboratory equipment and pneumatic tube system.
3. Requires frequent (standing/walking/sitting/hand pipetting) for long periods of time and the ability to lift up to 30 lbs.