Medical Laboratory Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick and vacation leave

Paid holidays

Medical/dental insurance

Employee retirement benefits

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) for the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Pullman, WA. The role performs complex clinical tests for animal diseases, with emphasis on quality control and instrument maintenance.

Ideal candidates hold ASCP certification and 2 years in a clinical pathology lab, with on-call availability. The position is full-time, 100% FTE, and offers comprehensive benefits and tuition waiver.

Qualifications

• MLT requires an accredited Associate’s Degree and ASCP certification with 2 years in a clinical lab.
• MLS requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology and ASCP certification with 2 years in a clinical lab.
• Ability to be available for on-call emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality control requirements are met and document results.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance on instruments.
• Prepare reagents, standards, and control samples for testing.
• Supervise, train, and schedule temporary staff.
• Perform laboratory statistics, purchasing, and SOP preparation.
• Support development and evaluation of new procedures.
• Respond to on-call emergency testing as needed.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology

Certification by ASCP or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Medical Laboratory Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist# WSU Jobs## Medical Laboratory Technologist or Medical Laboratory ScientistApply: Pullman, WA: Full time: Posted Today: R-15621**Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:**November 21, 2026If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.**Available Title(s):**508E-YN\\_CS\\_NPS - Clinical/Medical Technologist 1, 508F-YN\\_CS\\_NPS - Clinical/Medical Technologist 2**Business Title:**Medical Laboratory Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist**Employee Type:**Classified**Position Details:****The Opportunity:**The College of Veterinary Medicine is recruiting for a **Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)** position with the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. This position will perform complex clinical laboratory tests used in screening, diagnosing, and treating animal diseases. Key responsibilities:* Assure that quality control requirements are met to validate test results, record data as part of a quality assurance program.* Assist in the development and evaluation of new procedures.* Prepare and verify the quality of reagents, standards, and control samples.* Calibrate, troubleshoot, and perform routine and emergency preventative maintenance to laboratory instruments and related equipment.* Supervise, train and schedule temporary employees.* Perform administrative functions including, but not limited to laboratory statistics, equipment purchases, service contracts and preparation of standard operating procedures.* Ability to be available for on call emergency situations.**Additional Information:**This is a **full time** (**100%** FTE), **permanent** position. This position is overtime **eligible.** **Monthly Salary:**MLT: $4,866 to $ 5,928| Range 48 (Steps E-M)MLS: $5,642 to $6,542 | Range 52 (Steps G-M) Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. **Benefits:** WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation. **Required Qualifications :***MLT*:* An Associate’s Degree in Medical Technology with a curriculum accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association; AND* Certification with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent, or certification in the specialized field appropriate to the laboratory division; AND* Two years of experience in a clinical pathology lab; OR* Equivalent education and experience. *MLS*:* A Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology with a curriculum accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association; AND* Certification with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent, or certification in the specialized field appropriate to the laboratory division; AND* Two (2) years of experience as a Clinical/Medical Technologist 1 or equivalent; OR* Equivalent education/experience. **Required qualification for both MLT and MLS:*** Ability to be available for on call emergency situations. **Preferred Qualifications (all levels):*** Experience working in a diagnostic laboratory setting.* Experience working in an educational setting, including providing instructions to others.* Two (2) years of veterinary laboratory testing experience.**Position Sponsorship Eligibility:** Not eligible for work visa sponsorship About the College of Veterinary Medicine - **https://vetmed.wsu.edu/** **Area/College: College of Veterinary Medicine** **Department Name: Veterinary Clinical Sciences** **Location: Pullman, WA** **Application Instructions:**Applications are screened as they are received. If an adequate number of qualified applications are received before **November 23, 2026,** the posting may close to new applicants early. Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. 1) Resume 2) Cover Letter **External candidates**, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application. **Current WSU Employees (internal candidates)**, before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible. Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday. **Background Check:**This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.**Time Type:**Full time**Position Term:**12 MonthWashington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.