Job description
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.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine 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
Retirement Savings Opportunities
Responsibilities*
Assist in development and validation of various complex tests for implementation in the clinical Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory. Assist in planning and carrying out various molecular biology based laboratory analyses for clinical research projects. Serve as a technical reference person to clinical technologists, management, and visitors in the laboratory. Troubleshoot and resolve instrument problems. Train clinical technologists and perform new clinical test procedures. Assist in instruction of residents and students. Prepare and present reports at local and national meetings. Assist in the analysis and preparation of data for publication.
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 Works with infectious disease and/or hazardous materials. May have exposure to noise from laboratory equipment and pneumatic tube system. Requires frequent (standing/walking/sitting/hand pipetting) for long periods of time and the ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
Desired Qualifications*
Post-graduate training in molecular biology or a related field. Experience with clinical test development and validation. Experience with capillary electrophoresis, real-time PCR, Sanger sequencing, and second-generation sequencing and data analysis. Certification by an appropriate health agency.
Work Schedule
This full time, 40 hour position is on the evening shift, M-F 11:30 am-7:30 pm and will require rotating weekends, holidays and on-call with other team members.
Work Locations
This position will physically be located at the North Campus Research Complex, 2800 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor.
Additional Information
A $3000.00 signing bonus is available.
Background Screening
Michigan 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 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.
Vaccination Requirements
COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all students, faculty and staff working in the following areas: Michigan Medicine including the Medical School, Dental School, University Health Service or the Mary A. Rackham Institute. This includes those working remotely and temporary workers. More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response .
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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