Research Laboratory Tech Assoc

A 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.

This position will serve as a Research Laboratory Technician Associate in the Oncology Clinical Trial Support Unit (O-CTSU) providing biospecimen processing and management support to faculty and research teams for the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer - an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). We are among the top-ranked national programs in research and patient care with members holding $120M in annual direct research funding. Our mission is to reduce the cancer burden and improve cancer outcomes through research, innovation, and transdisciplinary collaboration. With the Oncology CTSU, you will join a diverse team of 150 clinical research professionals dedicated in moving this mission forward through cutting-edge early phase trials to practice-changing phase III. As a team member, we will invest in your education, training, career development and certification. We also offer a variety of specialized roles and growth opportunities to fit your desired career path and goals. People want MichiganAnswers^TM. Help discover them.

• Provides routine to moderately complex technical lab support for a research facility.
• Sets up and QCs kits for research draws.
• Processes samples according to protocol or lab manual. Records sample disposition with complete and accurate documentation on requisition forms, shipping documents, and CTMS. Ships research specimens per protocol. E-mail or call receiving sites as required per protocol.
• Performs and records routine instrument maintenance procedures; (ex. temp logs, scraping freezers, reviewing nitrogen supply, etc.)
• Identifies lab quality issues and communicates with CRSP leadership for assistance with resolution.

• High School Diploma or Associates Degree in a health-related discipline or equivalent experience in chemistry, biology, or a related health science is desired 
• 1 year of experience.
• This position requires accountability, teamwork, ability to stand extended time periods and raise 35 lb. centrifuge lid and the desire to continually update and improve operations within the facility.
• Flexibility to provide team coverage during normal hours and after hours of service required, negotiated as needed.
• Effective communication skills using both written and spoken English are critical.

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.

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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.