Medical Laboratory Scientist: Precision Diagnostics

St-Michael-Medical-Center; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to perform a broad range of laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry, and microbiology. You will ensure accurate, timely results and play a key role in clinical decision support by correlating results and notifying caregivers of critical values.

The role requires a strong scientific foundation, meticulous attention to detail, and strict regulatory adherence, with responsibilities spanning instrument maintenance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological or chemical science required by CLIA.
• Strong scientific foundation and advanced technical proficiency expected.
• Commitment to accuracy and regulatory adherence required.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived, moderately complex, and highly complex tests on patient specimens following SOPs to ensure accurate reporting.
• Provides clinical correlation of results and notifies caregivers of critical values within turn-around times.
• Maintains and troubleshoots major automated equipment; contacts vendors for repair when needed.
• Performs calibration and quality control procedures and documents results.
• Participates in proficiency testing and reviews results with laboratory leads.
• Assists in evaluating and documenting validation of new procedures and equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Analytical reasoning

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in biological/chemical science (CLIA)

Clinical Laboratory Scientist certification

Medical Laboratory Scientist - ASCP

Tools

Hematology analyzers

Chemistry analyzers

Microbiology instruments

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to perform a broad range of laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry, and microbiology. You will ensure accurate, timely results and play a key role in clinical decision support by correlating results and notifying caregivers of critical values.

The role requires a strong scientific foundation, meticulous attention to detail, and strict regulatory adherence, with responsibilities spanning instrument maintenance,