Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Impactful Diagnostics

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Michigan Medicine seeks a qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist to perform routine and specialized tests across core laboratory areas. You will accession, process, and interpret specimens, while supporting instrument maintenance and quality control.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a biological science, MLS/MT certification eligibility, and proven clinical experience. Hybrid/work options may be available; evening shifts with on-call duties are described.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Medical Laboratory Science or other biological science.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist or eligibility for certification at the time of hire.
• Specialized laboratories may accept a Bachelor degree in a biological science with certification eligibility specific to that laboratory.
• Demonstrated successful clinical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate medical terminology and technical procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and take appropriate actions with clinical results.
• Demonstrated effective organizational skills within a lab setting.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls, monitor call list, make critical value calls, report results and document calls, as needed.
• Scan documents (requisitions and worksheets); organize and file test reports and documents; file slides.
• Identify and correct incorrect orders and specimen issues, including duplicate tests, missing/incorrect samples, missing information, and unacceptable specimens.
• Communicate effectively with lab staff, clinicians, and other customers to meet customer service expectations and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Manage inventory, unpack shipments, stock lab supplies, and reconcile invoices.
• Assist lab leaders in development of technical procedures, protocols, and projects.

Skills

Clinical experience

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor degree in Medical Laboratory Science or biology

MLS/MT certification eligibility

Certification eligibility in a specialized lab

Tools

Pathology Document Control System

HIS

LIS

Job description

Michigan Medicine seeks a qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist to perform routine and specialized tests across core laboratory areas. You will accession, process, and interpret specimens, while supporting instrument maintenance and quality control.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a biological science, MLS/MT certification eligibility, and proven clinical experience. Hybrid/work options may be available; evening shifts with on-call duties are described.