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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.

Summary

This position will serve as a Research Laboratory Technician Intermediate 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 Center - 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™. Help discover them.

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

Responsibilities*

The Clinical Research program at the Comprehensive Cancer Center seeks a qualified Research Laboratory Technician (RLT) Intermediate for its specimen processing and distribution lab located within the Cancer Center. This position will play an essential role in supporting over 100 cancer research studies a year in a fast paced, high volume environment.

Primary responsibilities include:

Assisting the Cancer Center investigators and clinical research support staff with Specimen Core research lab functions, which include, processing, shipping and handling of research specimens. Understanding of the basic principles of specimen processing. Demonstrates an understanding of proper lab equipment usage. Processes incoming samples by ensuring correct labeling, computer log in, centrifugation, aliquoting, and storage. Process patient’s specimens according to each protocol’s specific requirements within specified turnaround times without sacrificing quality. Gains knowledge on how the role of the study coordinators fit into the lab process. Demonstrates flexibility in task completion to meet the needs of multiple cancer treatment specialties. Maintains integrity in everyday work; identifies lab quality issues and communicates with RLS-Senior for assistance with resolution. Understands UMHS / CC Research Program / CC Clinical Team infrastructure. Attends and participates in training classes to navigate and utilize information in MiChart, CTMS and RETA. Gains understanding of GLPs. E-mail (preferred) or call receiving sites as required per protocol. Retain/file appropriate documentation of notification and specified turnaround times without sacrificing quality. Exposure to and gaining proficiency in how to follow clinical research protocol guidelines for specimen collection, tracking, processing, packing, storage and shipping. Accurately records required study specific specimen processing information in CTMS. Records sample disposition (freezer location or shipping tracker information) with complete and accurate documentation on requisition forms, shipping documents and CTMS. Performs and records routine instrument maintenance procedures; (i.e. temp logs, scraping freezers, reviewing nitrogen supply, etc.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's Degree in a health-related discipline or equivalent experience in chemistry, biology, or a related health science is desired and 1 year of research lab 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 of service required, negotiated as needed.
• Effective communication skills using both written and spoken English are critical.

Background Screening

University of Michigan Health System 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.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job 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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