Evening Laboratory Technician, Specimen Processing Lead

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor is seeking a Part-Time Laboratory Technician to support Specimen Processing and Send-outs. The role emphasizes accuracy in receipt, entry, transport, processing and distribution of specimens, with strong customer service and collaboration across shifts.

The position requires independence, training completion, and the ability to coordinate staff in the absence of supervision. It offers evening shifts, with rotating weekends, holidays and on-call.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Science classes at college level are required.
• Ability to complete all training and testing.
• Bachelor's degree in natural or physical sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform the assigned duties in Specimen Processing & Send out Lab to assure accurate and timely receipt, order entry, transport, processing, and distribution of laboratory specimens. Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers. Have the ability to coordinate the activities of all the Specimen Processing staff on all shifts in order to assure accurate and timely processing of laboratory specimens and customer service support in the absence of supervision.
• Work with a high level independence & excellence.
• Receive, OE, Process & Distribute, UMHS, MLABS & Send outs: Must complete training and be checked off on all benches and be scheduled for sendout training by training specialists. If training is unable to be scheduled must have knowledge of processing of 60% of send out specimens.
• Maintain knowledge base to perform all MLabs specimen processing
• Function with independence on all benches assigned
• Prepare specimens for reference labs including FedEx packaging
• Scan documents to patient files
• Identify, report and correct problems
• Order Entry of Send out tests to SOFT and Reference labs systems
• Provide total customer focus to meet the needs of every customer, internal and external, including medical staff, laboratory staff, MLABS clients, patients, and families.
• Maintain quality control as required for Specimen Processing; including temperature checks on all storage refrigerators and freezers, daily Q.A. of Send out requisitions and other Q.C. projects as assigned.
• Comply with all safety procedures/instructions and observe safe work practices. Practice all BSP standards for your unit/department.Serve as a role model.
• Use effective communication including written, verbal, and information technology skills. Work effectively with staff to accomplish goals.
• Serve as a resource for Specimen Processors and other departmental staff.
• Fill in as the go to person in the absence of an Associate Supervisor or the Unit Supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Independence

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma

Science classes at college level

Bachelor's degree in natural or physical sciences

Job description

Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor is seeking a Part-Time Laboratory Technician to support Specimen Processing and Send-outs. The role emphasizes accuracy in receipt, entry, transport, processing and distribution of specimens, with strong customer service and collaboration across shifts.

The position requires independence, training completion, and the ability to coordinate staff in the absence of supervision. It offers evening shifts, with rotating weekends, holidays and on-call.