Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainee​/1, Renton Central Lab: Immunology

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Trainee/1

The UW Medicine
- Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) in Seattle, WA has a fantastic opportunity for a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Trainee/1 with the Immunology Laboratory at the Renton Central Laboratory.

The Immunology Lab performs a wide range of unique assays from a variety of specialty clinics. We offer autoantibody testing, as well as run electrophoresis, IFA, allergy and ELISA assays, as well as many other manual and automated tests. We also do a CSF specific transferrin test, which runs electrophoresis and immunofixation on a body fluid in parallel with serum to check for CSF leakage.

Additionally, we work in conjunction with the Dr. Nghiem Lab, which is the only lab in the world that currently runs the Anti-Merkel Cell Panel for Merkel Cell Carcinoma.

Work schedule:

• 75% FTE (30 hours per week)
• Monday
  - Friday
• Day shift

What you'll contribute:

Perform clinical laboratory tests used in the screening, diagnosing, and treating of pathological conditions:

• Perform laboratory testing on samples (i.e., patient, research, and proficiency testing), accurately and precisely, as assigned:
• Using the following types of instruments:
• Automated Immunoanalyzers (e.g., Binding Site Optilite, Bio Rad Bio Plex, Phadia
  250)
• Automated IFA and/or ELISA processors (e.g., Bio Rad PhD).
• Electrophoresis apparatus and scanners (e.g., Sebia Phoresis, Assist, Hydrasys)
• Immunofluorescent microscopes (Nikon and Zeiss)
• Magpix Luminex instrument, Euroimmun Immunblot
• Manual assays. Examples:
• ELISA
• Radial Immunodiffusion
• Line Blot Assays
• Cold Agglutinin Titers
• Viscosity measurements
• Cryoglobulins/Cryofibrinogens
• Subjective immunofluorescence microscopy. Examples:
• Anti-nuclear antibodies (ANA)
• Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA)
• Other cytoplasmic antibodies on tissue substrates
• Use a variety of computer systems/programs including, but not limited to:
• Instrument linked computers
• Sunquest LIS
• Lab Medicine server systems
• UW Medicine systems (e.g., Epic)
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• My Chem
• Media Lab

What you'll need:

Requirements for an MLS Trainee:

• Accredited bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science OR equivalent education/experience AND
• Eligible to take the Medical Laboratory Scientist or categorical certification examination from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 18 months from date of hire. Failure to attain the certification within 18 months of date of hire may result in a recommendation for termination.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Requirements for an MLS 1:

• Accredited bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science OR equivalent education/experience AND
• Current Medical Laboratory Scientist certification with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent certifying organization OR certification with specialty organization appropriate to the laboratory division AND
• One (1) year of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainee. Up to one (1) year of on-the-job experience performing clinical testing in a Medical Laboratory Science Program externship may count toward the experience requirement.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Desired qualifications:

• Experience with Immunology assays and instruments
• Excellent communication skills with colleagues

What we offer:

• Vacation time and sick time off that accrue monthly, including 12 paid holidays.
• 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.
• Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region.
• Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, retirement, and other plan options.
• Lots of free fantastic fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U.
• And much more!

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