Clinical Laboratory ScientistExtended Site MaintenanceWe are performing updates and maintenance to our applicant experience. As a result, the site will be unavailable Saturday, July 27th at 9pm EST through Sunday, July 28th at 7:30am EST. During this outage period, applications for job postings can not be submitted.Apply NowSummaryTechnologist performs data collection and management of HPC and BMT date reporting. Responsibilities include the performance of highly technical and complex cellular and immunotherapeutic procedures which include but not limited to: cell separation, cryopreservation, quantification and characterization of products for bone marrow transplant and other immunotherapeutic procedures for clinical useMission StatementThe University of Michigan Health System improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.Why Join Michigan Medicine?Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.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
Responsibilities
Collect and report data for on-going process monitoring.
Process HPC, Apheresis, HPC, Marrow and other cellular products by various methods.
Perform tests using SOP involving multiple methodologies.
Perform specialized techniques such as, T cell depletion, CD34 selection and other new technologies as they arise.
Perform cellular therapy product counts and report results to appropriate individuals.
Prepares cellular therapy products for cryopreservation and storage in liquid nitrogen.
Thaw cryopreserved products and assists with the re-infusion.
Set up OR for HPC, Marrow harvest, assist as scrub tech during the harvest and prepare HPC, Marrow bags with proper labeling.
Receive, inspect, sort and check in samples.
Detect, trouble shoot and correct equipment, reagent and system failures.
Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment.
Perform preventative quality control and quality assurance duties.
Participate in continuous improvement activities.
Maintain a database of components that can be discarded or used for research purposes.
Follows institution safety procedures.
Participate in annual continuing education and competencies.
Participates in the introduction and evaluation of new procedures, supplies and equipment.
Orient and train new technologists, students, and residents, etc. as assigned.
Required QualificationsIn 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.
A baccalaureate degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences equivalent laboratory science or in a chemical, physical or biological science.
SkillsDemonstrated ability to independently organize and prioritize work.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with other medical personnel.
Demonstrated ability to demonstrate and explain technical procedures and policies.
Demonstrated ability to recognize problems and take appropriate action.
Skills basic to the practice of medical laboratory technology.
Desired Qualifications
Certification or eligibility to be certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist is desired.
Work ScheduleThis full time, 40 hours position is on the day shift, and will include rotating holidays and weekends with other staff.Additional Information$3000.00 Sign-on bonus available.Union AffiliationThis position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.Background ScreeningMichigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.Application DeadlineJob openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.U-M EEO/AA StatementThe University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Job DetailJob Opening ID252210Working TitleClinical Laboratory ScientistJob TitleMedical TechnologistWork LocationMichigan Medicine - Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MIFull/Part TimeFull-TimeRegular/TemporaryRegularFLSA StatusNonexemptOrganizational GroupUm HospitalDepartmentMM Blood Bank Bone MarrowPosting Begin/End Date7/25/2024 - 9/23/2024Career InterestMedical TechnologyPathology/Laboratory ServicesPatient Care ServicesApply Now
