Contractual Ivf Lab Embryologist Jobs in Michigan

How to Apply
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.
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.
Job Summary
To perform and evaluate various complex tests to obtain data for use by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment for fertility care.
Responsibilities*
? Perform qualitative and quantitative Clinical Laboratory analyses on body fluids, blood and
tissues using automated and non-automated methods.
? Consult with physicians regarding correlation of test results with disease state.
? Perform quality control tests according to procedure and maintain appropriate data
recording.
? Assess quality control data and take appropriate corrective action when results are outside
acceptable limits.
? Recognize and identify unusual clinical laboratory results.
? Travel to the hospital operating room, or other sites, to assist with sperm identification.
? Assist in onboarding and job-related training for new recruits.
? Assist in the teaching of medical students, residents and fellows assigned to the laboratory.
? Assist in research and development of new methods and procedures.
? Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system or LIS (Laboratory
Information System) may be required in certain areas.
? Other related duties relevant to specified lab sections:
? This medical technologist will be mainly responsible for daily operations of Andrology and
Endocrine portion of the ART lab, including reproductive hormone testing, andrology testing and
therapeutic procedures. This individual will join a team of andrologists, embryologists, and fertility
healthcare providers with a longstanding track record of successful teamwork and program building.
Responsibilities will include: i) participation in a robust QM/QC/QA/QI laboratory program, ii) endocrine
testing, iii) andrology lab diagnostic testing, such as semen analysis and therapeutic technologies,
such as sperm preparation for IUI and IVF, iv) sperm cryopreservation and thawing, v) advanced
procedures of testicular sperm process and sperm identification and quantification, vi) frozen human gamete and
preimplantation embryo specimen logistics, such as specimen inventory, shipping, and carrying out final
dispositions. Participation is expected in basic laboratory maintenance, safety, alarm testing and monitoring, and
application of high reliability principles and work with clinic staff to improve patient quality of care, safety, and
clinic workflows. Opportunities exist to participate in translational research and future cross-training in
embryology.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This position directly reports to the Lab Manager/Laboratory Director.
Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated

successful clinical experience, demonstrated ability to effectively communicate medical terminology and
technical procedures, demonstrate ability to identify and take appropriate actions with clinical results,
and demonstrate effective organizational skills within a lab setting.

• Two years of experience in a clinical or translational research laboratory, and at least six months of experience (within the last five years) in a human reproductive clinical laboratory.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of cryogenic
tanks. This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required
of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and
responsibilities of any position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor
to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his supervision. The use of a particular expression or
illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or
level of difficulty.
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

Work Schedule
Non-Exempt Full-Time Monday through Friday, days. This position entails some weekend and holiday work on a rotation basis with other colleagues.
Additional Information
This position requires standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of cryogenic tanks.
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 Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
282239
Working Title
Medical Technologist
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 OB/GYN Repro Endo Tech
Posting Begin/End Date
8/26/2026 - 9/02/2026
Salary
$69,846.40 - $101,379.20
Career Interest
Patient Care Services