Diagnostic Lab Scientist - Precision Tests, Impactful Care

CommonSpirit Health; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health seeks a Medical Lab Scientist to perform complex tests across hematology, chemistry, and microbiology, ensuring accurate results for patient diagnosis and treatment.

You will operate and maintain instruments, interpret data, and uphold quality control, providing essential data for clinical decisions in a busy Puget Sound lab network.

This role emphasizes regulatory adherence, safety, and continuous improvement in a modern laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in a biological or chemical science per CLIA requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Commitment to accuracy and regulatory adherence.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures.
• Provides patient care through clinical correlation of results and rapid communication of critical values.
• Maintains major automated equipment through calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Performs calibration and quality control procedures and records results.
• Participates in proficiency testing and reviews results with laboratory leaders.
• Assists in evaluation and documentation for validation of new procedures and equipment.

Education

Bachelors Of Science in biological or chemical science (CLIA defined)

Tools

ASCP certification options

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) potential

Molecular Biology Technologist (unclear)

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health seeks a Medical Lab Scientist to perform complex tests across hematology, chemistry, and microbiology, ensuring accurate results for patient diagnosis and treatment.

You will operate and maintain instruments, interpret data, and uphold quality control, providing essential data for clinical decisions in a busy Puget Sound lab network.

This role emphasizes regulatory adherence, safety, and continuous improvement in a modern laboratory setting.