Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead

First Shift

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for a MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST LEAD - IMMUNOLOGY.

WORK SCHEDULE

40 hours per week

Day Shift

WHAT WE OFFER

$4,000 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.

Relocation incentive for eligible new employees.

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

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Develops and evaluates methodologies, reagents and procedures

Assigns and oversees the work of others.

Assists with regulatory and compliance aspects of clinical testing

Helps evaluate the performance of fellows, residents, students, and staff

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

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

AND

Medial Laboratory Science certification with the American Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent, or certification with a specialty organization appropriate to the laboratory division

AND

Three years of professional experience including at least one year as a Medical Laboratory Scientist 2 or equivalent.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and point of contact for departmental staff move to central reference laboratory location. Helps to lead in planning the logistics as well as workflow changes.

Provides daily leadership in the laboratory sections assigned and provides guidance on issues.

Develops and evaluates new methods.

Establishes policies to the areas assigned.

Ensures appropriate QA protocols and policies are followed by all staff.

Ensures that all stakeholders are enformed.

Oversees, reviews, and enforces the Immunology Lab's QC policies and procedures.

Assists with troubleshooting tests with QC failures.

Maintains and updates procedure manuals and protocols as needed.

Oversees preventive maintenance schedule and assigns tasks as needed.

Prepares for and participates in inspections by regulatory agencies.

Ensures that maintenance contracts are up to date and contracts are carried through.

Schedules and documents the training of new MLS staff in the Immunology Lab, and the training of current MLS staff on new procedures and instruments.

Works with the supervisor to assess and document the competency of staff in the Immunology Lab.

Provides feedback of Immunology Lab staff performance to the Clinical Lab Manager.

Assigns staff to Immunology Lab bench duties.

Perform all duties of the Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 or 2 as needed.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

It will be necessary to work in other departmental locations in order to meet patient service requirements, including Harborview Medical Center and at other UW School of Medicine locations (e.g., South Lake Union) and Seattle-area healthcare institutions, and also including an anticipated central lab location (Renton, WA) when scheduled.

Will be considered essential staff and as such will be required to report to work when scheduled despite inclement weather.

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

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.

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.

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