Job Summary

The Performance, Rehabilitation, and Injury Management through Exercise (PRIME) and Human Bioenergetics Laboratories are jointly seeking a full-time Exercise Physiologist/Phlebotomist to support ongoing exercise-based human research studies. We are looking for detail-oriented, self-motivated individuals to play a key role in administering physiological assessments, coordinating daily laboratory operations, supporting data collection and analysis, interfacing with research participants, and collaborating with research teams, among other duties.

Responsibilities*

Responsibilities associated with this full-time position include, but are not limited to:

Phlebotomy (~35%)

• Obtain blood specimens using phlebotomy via venipuncture during in-lab research testing visits and oral glucose tolerance testing. (EF)

Research Testing (~50%)

• Administer other in-lab physiological assessments, including dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) for body composition, maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) testing, collection of data from wearable devices, among others. Schedule, coordinate, and communicate with human subjects for in-lab visits and testing sessions. (EF)

Lab Operations and Communication (~15%)

• Maintain an organized and functional lab environment, including ordering supplies and ensuring proper equipment maintenance for data validity and quality control. Communicate project updates with lab leadership and act as a liaison with industry collaborators. Oversee day-to-day lab activities, supervise and mentor student workers, and assist in training users in laboratory techniques and equipment use.
• Additional responsibilities as required to support team goals and operations.

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Maternity and parental leave
• University commitment to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities

Required Qualifications*

• Masters (preferred) or Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Engineering, or related discipline
• Prior experience in phlebotomy and blood draw required
• Excellent organizational skills with the capacity to manage and coordinate several study-related tasks concurrently
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work with others in a dynamic, collaborative environment are required. This position involves close interaction with faculty, staff, graduate/undergraduate students, and community-based participants.
• Proven success with contributing to a positive workplace culture, and ability to consistently demonstrate our school's Core Values.
• Applicants with prior research experience, phlebotomy training, and expertise with the above equipment, will be given preference.

Desired Qualifications*

• ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologists (ACSM-EP) or Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologists (ACSM-CEP)

Physical abilities needed for this position require applicants to be able to:

• Help move laboratory equipment up to 50 lbs
• Position self to apply sensors and other equipment on subjects
• Remain stationary at a computer to transfer, analyze, or process data