Microbiology Lab Tech — Day Shift, Part-Time

Trinityhealth; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Ann Arbor is seeking a part-time Microbiology Lab Specialist to support high-volume testing in a state-of-the-art facility. You will perform waived and moderately complex testing, ensure sample integrity, and assist with clerical tasks.

The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to CLIA procedures, and collaborative work with the Microbiology Department. Requirements include a High School Diploma and college coursework in science (40–60 credits); an Associate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Two years of college course work completed (40-60 credit hours) with emphasis in a science curriculum or equivalent with 12 hours Science credits preferred (must be able to provide valid transcripts).
• Associates of Science, Applied Science (or similar) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analytical-Waived/Moderately Complex Testing: Perform specified waived and/or moderately complex testing and assess/investigate integrity of test results per CLIA testing personnel responsibilities. Maintain quality control records and seek resolution of issues. Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment.
• Specimen Processing Tasks: Process and evaluate orders and specimens for acceptability. Maintain specimen identification and integrity through entire process.
• Clerical and Service Tasks: Answer large number of telephone inquiries; fax, mail and deliver reports to appropriate location; maintain and file laboratory records and reports.
• Additional Duties: Check orders and place test orders; collect and receive patient samples; load specimens on automated analyzer; perform culture plating and reagent preparation; restock area and assist MLS with in-lab tasks.

Education

High School Diploma

Two years college coursework in science

Associates of Science or Applied Science preferred

Job description

Trinity Health Ann Arbor is seeking a part-time Microbiology Lab Specialist to support high-volume testing in a state-of-the-art facility. You will perform waived and moderately complex testing, ensure sample integrity, and assist with clerical tasks.

The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to CLIA procedures, and collaborative work with the Microbiology Department. Requirements include a High School Diploma and college coursework in science (40–60 credits); an Associate degree is preferred.