MLS Trainee — Infectious Disease Diagnostics (Night Shift)

UW Advancement Careers; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time and sick time

Public transit pass (U-PASS)

Healthcare and retirement options

Job summary

UW Medicine’s Division of Infectious Disease Diagnostics in Renton is seeking two Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Trainee/1 positions. You will perform diverse infectious disease tests, operate advanced instrumentation, and contribute to patient care through accurate, timely diagnostics. Night shifts with 100% FTE are available.

Requirements include an accredited B.S. in MLS or equivalent and ASCP certification eligibility within 18 months.

Qualifications

• Accredited bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science OR equivalent education/experience.
• Eligible to take the Medical Laboratory Scientist or categorical certification examination from ASCP within 18 months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical infectious disease diagnostic laboratory testing.
• Prepare, evaluate, and report direct smears and stains (Gram, KOH, Pneumocystis DFA, acridine orange, Kinyoun, Wright/Giemsa).
• Perform routine lab testing for identification of bacteria, yeast, parasites.
• Perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing (disk diffusion, Etest, MIC).
• Perform serological and molecular testing (latex agglutination, EIA, PCR).
• Operate and troubleshoot a range of lab instruments (blood culture systems, mass spectrometry, BioFire, GeneXpert, microscopes).
• Record, evaluate, interpret results and communicate critical findings.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science

ASCP certification or equivalent

Job description

UW Medicine’s Division of Infectious Disease Diagnostics in Renton is seeking two Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Trainee/1 positions. You will perform diverse infectious disease tests, operate advanced instrumentation, and contribute to patient care through accurate, timely diagnostics. Night shifts with 100% FTE are available.

Requirements include an accredited B.S. in MLS or equivalent and ASCP certification eligibility within 18 months.