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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.
Responsibilities
To perform a variety of routine or specialized tests and procedures for use by physicians in diagnosis and treatment of patients in one or more areas of work, such as Clinical Core Laboratory, Transfusion Medicine, Histocompatibility, Flow Cytometry, Molecular Diagnostics, Cytogenetics, Point of Care, Microbiology, and other specialty departments.
Provide Clerical/Administrative Support
- Answer phone calls, monitor call list, make critical value calls, report results and document calls, as needed.
- Scan documents (scan requisitions and worksheets); organize and file test reports and documents, file slides.
- Identify and correct incorrect orders and specimen issues, which include duplicate tests, missing or incorrect samples, missing information, and unacceptable specimens.
- Communicate effectively with lab staff, clinicians, and other customers to meet customer service expectations and maintains patient confidentiality.
- Manage inventory, unpack shipments, stock lab supplies, and reconcile invoices.
- Assist lab leaders in development in technical procedures, protocols, and projects, as needed.
Accessioning, Specimen Processing and Distribution
- Accession and process samples with accuracy which includes specimen receiving, centrifuging, aliquoting, and evaluating specimens for suitability of testing.
- Prioritize and accurately distribute patient samples within the laboratory consistent with quality assurance goals.
- Access and navigate the Pathology Document Control System, Hospital Information System (HIS), and Laboratory Information System (LIS) to accession patient specimens, requesting additional information from appropriate resources.
- Assist in Problem solving (duplicate tests, missing samples, incorrect samples, and missing information); call on unacceptable specimens (clotted, hemolyzed, wrong container etc.).
- Work with other laboratory personnel to process patient casework with optimal efficiency and accuracy (e.g. basic sample preparation and setup of assays or loading automation lines).
- Assist medical staff by attending procedures (bone marrows procedures, interoperative surgery), as required.
Laboratory Support / Maintain and Operate Instruments for Waived, Moderate and High Complexity Testing Instruments
- Perform and document daily maintenance as specified in instrument procedures.
- Analyze patient samples as specified in the instrument procedures.
- Enter test results into laboratory databases.
- Ensure continuous operation by monitoring the status of reagents, parts, and supplies.
- Monitor error codes and perform troubleshooting. Document problems, action taken and outcomes in instrument logbooks.
- Perform general lab upkeep such as cleaning, removing trash, washing/sterilizing lab ware dishes, taking and recording temperatures, refrigerator and freezer maintenance, handling biohazard and chemical waste. Assist with media and reagent preparation.
- Maintain work area in a well-stocked, clean condition.
Perform Testing for Waived, Moderate, and High Complexity Tests
- Perform and document quality control and proficiency testing for waived, moderate, and high complexity tests. Act on out-of-range quality control values.
- Perform waived, moderate, and high complexity testing.
- Analyze patient samples and report test results consistent with accuracy and quality assurance goals of the laboratory into laboratory databases.
- Interpret test results for waived, moderate, and high complexity tests.
Other Duties
- Comply with departmental continuing education requirements.
- Provides instructions in laboratory technique, instrumentation, and application of procedures to students and new employees.
- Maintain competencies for all assigned sections.
- Other duties as assigned.
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.
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or other biological science or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated successful clinical experience.
- Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist or eligibility for certification at the time of hire.
- Specialized laboratories may accept a bachelor's degree in a biological science with certification eligibility specific to that laboratory.
- Requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, hand pipetting for long periods of time and the ability to lift 25 lbs.
- 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.
Desired Qualifications
Previous experience in Blood Banking is desirable.
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?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
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.
Work Schedule
This full time, 40-hour position will be on the midnight shift, shift will be 4-10 hour shifts per week including every other weekend and requires rotating weekends, holidays and on-call with other staff as needed.
Additional Information
Working Conditions:
- Works with infectious disease and/or hazardous materials.
- May have exposure to noise from laboratory equipment and pneumatic tube system.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles 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 Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Job Opening ID
278654
Working Title
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Job Title
Medical Technologist
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM Pathology Blood Bank
Posting Begin/End Date
6/15/2026 - 6/22/2026
Salary
$69,846.40 - $101,379.20
Career Interest
Medical Technology
Pathology/Laboratory Services
Patient Care Services
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.
Responsibilities
To perform a variety of routine or specialized tests and procedures for use by physicians in diagnosis and treatment of patients in one or more areas of work, such as Clinical Core Laboratory, Transfusion Medicine, Histocompatibility, Flow Cytometry, Molecular Diagnostics, Cytogenetics, Point of Care, Microbiology, and other specialty departments.
Provide Clerical/Administrative Support
- Answer phone calls, monitor call list, make critical value calls, report results and document calls, as needed.
- Scan documents (scan requisitions and worksheets); organize and file test reports and documents, file slides.
- Identify and correct incorrect orders and specimen issues, which include duplicate tests, missing or incorrect samples, missing information, and unacceptable specimens.
- Communicate effectively with lab staff, clinicians, and other customers to meet customer service expectations and maintains patient confidentiality.
- Manage inventory, unpack shipments, stock lab supplies, and reconcile invoices.
- Assist lab leaders in development in technical procedures, protocols, and projects, as needed.
Accessioning, Specimen Processing and Distribution
- Accession and process samples with accuracy which includes specimen receiving, centrifuging, aliquoting, and evaluating specimens for suitability of testing.
- Prioritize and accurately distribute patient samples within the laboratory consistent with quality assurance goals.
- Access and navigate the Pathology Document Control System, Hospital Information System (HIS), and Laboratory Information System (LIS) to accession patient specimens, requesting additional information from appropriate resources.
- Assist in Problem solving (duplicate tests, missing samples, incorrect samples, and missing information); call on unacceptable specimens (clotted, hemolyzed, wrong container etc.).
- Work with other laboratory personnel to process patient casework with optimal efficiency and accuracy (e.g. basic sample preparation and setup of assays or loading automation lines).
- Assist medical staff by attending procedures (bone marrows procedures, interoperative surgery), as required.
Laboratory Support / Maintain and Operate Instruments for Waived, Moderate and High Complexity Testing Instruments
- Perform and document daily maintenance as specified in instrument procedures.
- Analyze patient samples as specified in the instrument procedures.
- Enter test results into laboratory databases.
- Ensure continuous operation by monitoring the status of reagents, parts, and supplies.
- Monitor error codes and perform troubleshooting. Document problems, action taken and outcomes in instrument logbooks.
- Perform general lab upkeep such as cleaning, removing trash, washing/sterilizing lab ware dishes, taking and recording temperatures, refrigerator and freezer maintenance, handling biohazard and chemical waste. Assist with media and reagent preparation.
- Maintain work area in a well-stocked, clean condition.
Perform Testing for Waived, Moderate, and High Complexity Tests
- Perform and document quality control and proficiency testing for waived, moderate, and high complexity tests. Act on out-of-range quality control values.
- Perform waived, moderate, and high complexity testing.
- Analyze patient samples and report test results consistent with accuracy and quality assurance goals of the laboratory into laboratory databases.
- Interpret test results for waived, moderate, and high complexity tests.
Other Duties
- Comply with departmental continuing education requirements.
- Provides instructions in laboratory technique, instrumentation, and application of procedures to students and new employees.
- Maintain competencies for all assigned sections.
- Other duties as assigned.
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.
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or other biological science or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated successful clinical experience.
- Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist or eligibility for certification at the time of hire.
- Specialized laboratories may accept a bachelor's degree in a biological science with certification eligibility specific to that laboratory.
- Requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, hand pipetting for long periods of time and the ability to lift 25 lbs.
- 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.
Desired Qualifications
Previous experience in Blood Banking is desirable.
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?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
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.
Work Schedule
This full time, 40-hour position will be on the midnight shift, shift will be 4-10 hour shifts per week including every other weekend and requires rotating weekends, holidays and on-call with other staff as needed.
Additional Information
Working Conditions:
- Works with infectious disease and/or hazardous materials.
- May have exposure to noise from laboratory equipment and pneumatic tube system.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles 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 Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Job Opening ID
278654
Working Title
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Job Title
Medical Technologist
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM Pathology Blood Bank
Posting Begin/End Date
6/15/2026 - 6/22/2026
Salary
$69,846.40 - $101,379.20
Career Interest
Medical Technology
Pathology/Laboratory Services
Patient Care Services
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Medical Laboratory Scientist
Verify your ASCP credentials before applying
USCIS and PERM adjudicators scrutinize whether foreign credentials meet the U.S. specialty occupation standard. Get your ASCP or AMT certification evaluated and translated by a NACES-recognized agency before approaching sponsors.
Target hospital systems with active PERM filings
Large hospital networks and reference laboratories file PERM applications regularly for MLS roles. Filter your job search to employers with documented foreign-worker sponsorship history rather than responding to open postings that rarely lead to green card offers.
Search open positions on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces Medical Laboratory Scientist roles at employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which hiring managers will actually initiate the PERM process on your behalf.
Understand the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's PERM application locks in a wage level tied to the DOL's prevailing wage determination. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wages for your SOC code and geographic area before accepting any offer.
Clarify sponsorship scope during the offer stage
Ask explicitly whether the employer will cover PERM recruitment costs, I-140 filing fees, and adjustment of status. Some labs sponsor only through I-140 and leave I-485 costs to you, which matters for multi-year planning.
Account for EB-3 priority date backlogs early
EB-3 professionals from India and China face multi-year priority date backlogs. File your I-140 as early as possible to lock in your priority date, even if your I-485 can't be submitted immediately, since the date travels with you if you change employers under AC21 portability.
Green Card Medical Laboratory Scientist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Medical Laboratory Scientist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Medical Laboratory Scientist positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring at least a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or a related field. EB-2 sponsorship is available if the position genuinely requires a master's degree or you hold one and the employer can document the advanced-degree requirement. Board certifications like ASCP alone do not automatically lift a role into EB-2 territory.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no annual lottery for EB-3 petitions, and the employer initiates the process rather than a registration system. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and I-485 adjudication typically span two to four years for applicants without priority date backlogs, compared to H-1B approval in a few months.
What does the PERM labor certification process require for an MLS role?
The employer must conduct a defined DOL recruitment campaign, including job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notices, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available at the prevailing wage. For Medical Laboratory Scientist roles, the employer cannot set requirements beyond what is normally required for the position. If a qualified U.S. applicant surfaces during recruitment, the PERM application cannot proceed.
Where can I find Medical Laboratory Scientist jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is designed specifically to surface roles at employers with active employment-based green card sponsorship history, filtered by job title and location. Standard job boards list open MLS positions but rarely indicate whether the employer has sponsored foreign workers through PERM before, making it difficult to prioritize outreach effectively.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved without losing my priority date?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, if your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days and you move to a same or similar MLS role, your approved I-140 and its associated priority date remain valid. You'll need a new employer willing to continue sponsoring your adjustment of status, and USCIS may request evidence that the new role is substantially similar to the original petitioned position.