Clinical Lab Scientist - Impactful Diagnostics & QA Leader

Kaiser Permanente; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an MLS to perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases across waived to high complexity testing. The role includes QA, documentation, and customer service, with potential teaching and method evaluation duties.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, MLS/CLS program completion or equivalent experience, and licensure within 6 months of hire, plus BLS within 3 months. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• MLS/CLS program completion or 1+ year clinical laboratory experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Licensure within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Testing and processing across waived to high complexity per procedures and QC/QA activities.
• Accession specimens and enter results. Retrieve information as needed.
• Serve as technical resource; assist in updating laboratory procedure manuals and training.
• Oversee/participate in Performance Improvement activities; assist in method evaluations and implementation.

Skills

Quality control

Customer service

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an MLS to perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases across waived to high complexity testing. The role includes QA, documentation, and customer service, with potential teaching and method evaluation duties.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, MLS/CLS program completion or equivalent experience, and licensure within 6 months of hire, plus BLS within 3 months. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.