MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST 2 (FULL-TIME, DAY-SHIFT) Job at University of Washington

University of Washington Seattle, WA 98195

$6,053 - $8,921 a month

Job Information

  • Date Posted
    2025-04-28
  • Location
    Seattle, WA 98195
  • Job Title
    MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST 2 (FULL-TIME, DAY-SHIFT)
  • Gender
    Both
  • Offered Salary
    $6,053 - $8,921 a month
Benefits:
  • As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.


    • This recruitment offers a $4,000 Recruitment Incentive to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine#UWMRecruitmentIncentive

    The Department of Laboratory Medicine serves as a regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for patient care, research and educational programs in laboratory medicine. The department now employs 1400 people who work at the award-winning University of Washington Medical Center (ranked among the top medical centers in the United States as rated by U.S. News & World Report), Harborview Medical Center (the region's only Level I Trauma center, known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD CARER, and mentally- and medically- vulnerable populations.), and many other clinical and research facilities in the area. The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement and natural beauty.

    The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology department has an outstanding opportunity for a MEDICIAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST 2 (FULL-TIME, DAY-SHIFT)

    RESPONSIBILITES
  • Perform and or provide high level support for the performance of moderate to high complexity procedures. Act as a resource to laboratory staff and students. Exercise expertise in development/evaluation/performance of new or specialty procedures. Perform administrative functions and other laboratory work which supports the operation of a CAP/CLIA/GCLP clinical/research/clinical trials laboratory.
  • Participate in performance improvement activities and support the hospital in meeting JCAHO, CLIA, and CAP standards.
  • Communicate courteously and clearly with laboratory staff to resolve problems. Promote and contribute to the development of teamwork within the laboratory and between the laboratory and other departments. Establish and maintain a positive attitude toward self, others, and the workplace.
  • Perform, monitor, and/or support clinical virology diagnostic testing
  • Record, evaluate and interpret test results; review and release test results; contact appropriate personnel for tests with unusual or critical findings
  • Optimize procedures and troubleshoot problems that require a comprehensive understanding of moderate to high complexity laboratory testing
  • Perform and troubleshoot new assay development and validate new assays/instrumentation
  • Prepare validation plan and summary report documents
  • Train new employees in experimental procedures, assays, laboratory safety, and other laboratory procedures
  • Write, revise, and submit clinical laboratory test procedures for approval
  • Assist in developing workflows for incoming projects
  • Assist in preparing for annual external audits for laboratory certifications
  • Assure that quality control requirements are met to validate test results, record data and maintain continual quality assurance
  • Act as a resource to other lab personnel in quality control, troubleshooting of instruments and procedures, and laboratory safety
  • Maintain complete, accurate, legible records on worksheets including all results and other documentation, thoroughly documenting any modifications
  • Maintain ASCP or equivalent certification
  • Maintain competency in laboratory procedures and perform MLS 1 duties as required
  • Perform administrative or other duties as assigned

    REQUIREMENTS
  • Accredited Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science OR equivalent education/experience
    AND
  • Current Medical Laboratory Science certification with the American Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent certifying organization; or certification with specialty organization appropriate to the laboratory division
  • Two years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist 1

    DESIRED REQUIREMENTS
  • Experience validating FDA-approved and laboratory developed assays (LDAs)
  • Experience with cost-accounting laboratory assays
  • Experience with HIV testing, PCR and serology assays
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

    • Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

    The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

    To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

    Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

    COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT

    Employees of the University of Washington are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19 vaccination requirement webpage for information about the medical or religious exemption process for final candidates.




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