Job Description

Job Summary

The Assay Development Scientist/Senior Clinical Technologist will work with a team of clinical scientists to develop and implement new mass-spectrometry based tests for the Toxicology and Biochemical Genetics sections of the Clinical Mass Spectrometry Laboratory. The Assay Development Scientist will use GC, LC/MS, GC/MS and ICP/MS platforms for analysis and quantification of drugs, hormones and metabolites for diagnosis and treatment of diseases. They will also contribute to maintaining the performance of the existing clinical tests and instruments in the clinical mass spectrometry laboratory.

In addition to performing the development and validation responsibilities, the assay development scientist with their high level of expertise, and with assistance from Medical Laboratory Scientists (Specialists and Senior) is responsible for and oversees the following activities in their area of expertise.

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?

Responsibilities*

Technical Lead:

QC/QA/Compliance

Training/Competency

Development and Validations

Perform Testing for Waived, Moderate, and High Complexity Tests

Professional Development

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Regular duties include:

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.

Desired Qualifications*

Work Schedule

This full time, 40 hour position is on the day shift and will require rotating weekends, holidays and on-call schedule.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

Union Affiliation

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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