Medical Laboratory Scientist

The Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology is actively seeking Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Trainee and MLS 1 candidates to join the crew! We have multiple divisions, locations and shifts available. For more details, please see below.

What we offer:

$3,000 - $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new employees joining UW Medicine

Vacation time and sick time off that accrues monthly, including 12 paid holidays.

Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region.

Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, and retirement plan options.

Lots of free fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U.

State Employee Tuition Exemption Program covering up to 6 credits of qualifying coursework per quarter at the University of Washington or other participating colleges or universities.

Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program as a UW employee.

Relocation incentive for eligible new employees.

And much more! Please click here. for a comprehensive benefits summary.

What you'll do:

Perform Diagnostic Testing | Play a key role in patient care by performing clinical diagnostic laboratory testing, contact appropriate personnel for unusual or critical finds, and utilize the laboratory information system for test result entry and data acquisition.

Exercise Critical Thinking Skills | Exercise your critical thinking skills to help design, develop, evaluate, and troubleshoot procedures and problems in the laboratory. Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance of laboratory instruments and related equipment.

Assure Quality Control | Adhere to quality control requirements to validate test results and ensure patient and personnel safety. Prepare and verify the quality of reagents, standards, and control samples.

Engage in Teamwork and Leadership | Apply your professional expertise by instructing and training new employees, post-doctoral fellows, residents, and students. Act as a resource to internal and external clients, including physicians and nurses.

Complete Related Duties as Required | For example, you may assist and instruct patients and medical staff in proper specimen collection techniques or assist physicians in obtaining and preparing bone marrow specimens for evaluation.

What you'll need:

Requirements for MLS Trainee

Accredited Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science OR equivalent education/experience.

AND

Eligible to take the Medical Laboratory Scientist certification examination from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within eighteen (18) months from date of hire. Failure to attain this certification within eighteen months of date of hire may result in recommendation for termination.

Requirements for MLS 1

Accredited Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science OR equivalent education/experience.

AND

Current Medical Laboratory Scientist certification with the American Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent certifying organization; or certification with specialty organization.

AND

One year of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainee. Up to one year of on-the-job experience performing clinical testing in a Medical Laboratory Science Program externship may count towards the experience requirement.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a candidate bank job requisition for all open MLS Trainee/1 positions in the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology.

Your application will be reviewed to ensure it meets minimum qualifications. If selected, you will be emailed a screening questionnaire within two (2) business days requesting your shift, location, and division preference(s) referenced below. Your application will then be forwarded to the corresponding hiring manager(s) based upon your preference(s). If the hiring manager(s) would like to move forward with your application, they will contact you directly for next steps.

SHIFTS MAY INCLUDE:

First shift (Days)

Second shift (Evenings)

Third shift (Nights)

Temporary/Hourly

LOCATIONS MAY INCLUDE:

Harborview Medical Center

UW Medical Center

• Montlake

UW Medicine

• South Lake Union

DIVISIONS MAY INCLUDE:

Transfusion Medicine

Immunology

Chemistry

Microbiology

Hematopathology

Molecular Diagnostics

Genetics and Solid Tumors

Hematology

Virology

Retrovirology

Coagulation

Medical Informatics

About us:

A regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for innovative patient care, research and educational programs, the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology combines the sophisticated testing and informatics capabilities of fully accredited laboratories with the resources of an academic institution in its delivery of clinical and anatomic pathology services. Recognized for excellence in clinical training, world-class research initiatives, and a commitment to community service, we serve labs and medical facilities both nationally and internationally. To learn more about our team, please click HERE

Additional information:

UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center

• Montlake, UW Medical Center

• Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.