MLS Quality Lead – Transfusion Service (Day Shift)

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Medicine's Transfusion Service Laboratory at Harborview Medical Center seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist Quality Lead to advance patient safety and operational excellence across the transfusion service. You will serve as a technical lead for complex serologic investigations and regulatory readiness, while mentoring staff and ensuring compliant, safe testing practices.

The role integrates MLS expertise with daily transfusion operations, requiring ongoing competency, collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or equivalent.
• MLS certification required with ASCP or equivalent.
• Minimum three years professional experience, including one year as MLS 2.

Responsibilities

• Lead transfusion service quality operations and staff.
• Investigate transfusion-related deviations and patient safety events.
• Provide bench support during staffing surges and emergencies.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections and prepare documentation.
• Mentor MLS staff and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Transfusion medicine

Quality leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in MLS

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

UW Medicine's Transfusion Service Laboratory at Harborview Medical Center seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist Quality Lead to advance patient safety and operational excellence across the transfusion service. You will serve as a technical lead for complex serologic investigations and regulatory readiness, while mentoring staff and ensuring compliant, safe testing practices.

The role integrates MLS expertise with daily transfusion operations, requiring ongoing competency, collaboration with