Clinical Laboratory Scientist: Life-Saving Diagnostics

Indian Health Service; Wapato (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized laboratory testing across chemistry, microbiology, hematology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and immunohematology. The role includes collecting and evaluating patient specimens, ensuring proper handling and documentation.

The position emphasizes quality control, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with laboratory staff to maintain high standards of accuracy and patient safety in a

Qualifications

• Experience performing routine and specialized laboratory testing
• Ability to collect and evaluate patient specimens
• Knowledge of quality control and regulatory standards

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized clinical laboratory testing using manual and automated methods across chemistry, microbiology, hematology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and immunohematology
• Collect, prepare, and evaluate patient specimens with proper handling and documentation
• Perform quality control, proficiency testing, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment and procedures
• Provide technical guidance and support to laboratory staff and assist in procedure development and inventory management

Skills

Clinical laboratory testing

Specimen handling

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science/medical technology

NAACLS-accredited program

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized laboratory testing across chemistry, microbiology, hematology, molecular diagnostics, immunology, and immunohematology. The role includes collecting and evaluating patient specimens, ensuring proper handling and documentation.

The position emphasizes quality control, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with laboratory staff to maintain high standards of accuracy and patient safety in a