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Req #: 209045

Department: LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY

Posting Date: 05/03/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $7088.00 - $10449.00 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-classified-staff-20210208.pdf )

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for a MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST LEAD – IMMUNOLOGY. WORK SCHEDULE

• 40 hours per week

• Day Shift

• 10-hour shift days WHAT WE OFFER

• $4,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new employees joining UW Medicine

• Vacation time and sick time off that accrues monthly, including 12 paid holidays.

• Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region.

• Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, and retirement plan options.

• Lots of free fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U.

• State Employee Tuition Exemption Program covering up to 6 credits of qualifying coursework per quarter at the University of Washington or other participating colleges or universities.

• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program as a UW employee.

• Relocation incentive for eligible new employees.

• And much more! Please click here (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-classified-staff-20210208.pdf ) for a comprehensive benefits summary. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Develop and evaluate methodologies, reagents and procedures

• Assure Quality Control and oversee the work of others

• Exercise your critical thinking skills to help design, develop, evaluate, and troubleshoot procedures and problems in the Immunology Laboratory. REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Accredited Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science OR equivalent education/experienceAND

• Medial Laboratory Science certification with the American Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent, or certification with a specialty organization appropriate to the laboratory divisionAND

• Three years of professional experience including at least one year as a Medical Laboratory Scientist 2 or equivalent. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• It will be necessary to work in other departmental locations in order to meet patient service requirements, including Harborview Medical Center and at other UW School of Medicine locations (e.g., South Lake Union) and Seattle-area healthcare institutions, and also including an anticipated central lab location (Renton, WA) when scheduled.

• Will be considered essential staff and as such will be required to report to work when scheduled despite inclement weather. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and evaluate methodologies, reagents and procedures

• Assign work of others

• Assist with regulatory and compliance aspects of clinical testing

• Help evaluate performance of fellows, residents, students, and staff

• Lead in preparation for relocation of the Immunology Laboratory to central reference laboratory location

• Serve as a point of contact for Departmental staff managing the move, planning the logistics, and workflow changes that need to occur as a result of a move

• Provide daily leadership in the laboratory sections assigned and provide guidance as issues arise

• Communicate with supervisor and/or faculty about the ongoing operation of the section

• Oversee, review, and enforce the Immunology Lab’s QC policies and procedures

• Troubleshoot tests with QC failures

• Maintain the theoretical and technical expertise for all procedures within assigned section

• Cost assessment for clinical and research testing done within the Immunology Lab

• Able to perform all the duties of the MLS1 or MLS2 as needed ABOUT US A regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for innovative patient care, research and educational programs, the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology combines the sophisticated testing and informatics capabilities of fully accredited laboratories with the resources of an academic institution in its delivery of clinical and anatomic pathology services. Recognized for excellence in clinical training, world-class research initiatives, and a commitment to community service, we serve labs and medical facilities both nationally and internationally. To learn more about our team, please click HERE (https://dlmp.uw.edu/about/about-us)UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.