Medical Laboratory Scientist: Precision Diagnostics Leader

CommonSpirit Health; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform complex diagnostic tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and more. You will operate and maintain instruments, analyze specimens, and ensure compliance with quality controls and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a strong scientific foundation, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to deliver accurate results within established turn-around times across a dynamic clinical setting in

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA (upon hire).

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to SOPs to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limits
• Ensures major automated equipment is operational by performing maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting; including contacting vendors for assistance or repair
• Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are within established parameters
• Performs proficiency testing and reviews results with laboratory clinical leaders
• Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology

Education

Bachelor of Science in biological or chemical science (CLIA defined)

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform complex diagnostic tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and more. You will operate and maintain instruments, analyze specimens, and ensure compliance with quality controls and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a strong scientific foundation, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to deliver accurate results within established turn-around times across a dynamic clinical setting in