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To plan and supervise the administrative functions of and supervise laboratory technologists, histotechnology?s/histology technicians and other support staff in the Electron Microscopy Laboratory.
In addition to the duties below, the supervisor may also perform the duties of a senior technologist (smaller laboratories, fewer than 6 direct reports).
Operational oversight:
QC/QA/Compliance
Orientation/Training/Competency
Personnel
Interviewing, hiring, discharge, or promoting assigned employees or making recommendations that are given weight.
Management
Work in cooperation with the management team to optimize workflow within the laboratory, to continually improve operations, and to plan future changes for the laboratory. Actively participate in setting goals and objectives for the lab.
Take an active part in creating laboratory policy, organizational. decisions, selecting candidates, introducing new procedures, and selecting new equipment.
Perform Testing
Maintain expertise/competency in one or more areas under supervision to be able to adequately assess performance of staff and to provide assistance in event of short staffing situations.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To plan and supervise the administrative functions of and supervise laboratory technologists, histotechnology?s/histology technicians and other support staff in the Electron Microscopy laboratory.
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 or associate degree in a laboratory science, with qualifications to perform high complexity testing with direct experience working/managing daily operations in an Electron Microscopy Laboratory.
- Requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, hand pipetting for long periods of time and the ability to lift 25 lbs.
- Demonstrated management experience and support staff in a CLIA Clinical Lab setting.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to teach and/or train students, junior laboratory personnel in laboratory techniques and/or protocols.
- Ability to work independently or as a member of our team.
- Excellent attendance, ability to multi-task, prioritize appropriately, and exercise good judgment
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
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.
This full time Exempt position is full time and may require additional hours to complete responsibilities. It will require rotating weekends, holidays and on call work schedule.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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 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.
