Medical Lab Scientist

My name is Shreya Kashyap, and I am a Recruiter with Russell Tobin. we are Hiring for Medical Laboratory Scientist in Seattle, WA 98134

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Job Description:

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist (Hematology)

Location: Seattle, WA 98134

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday | 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Duration: 4 months contract to protentional hire

Hours: 40 Hours/Week

Department: Hematology

Pay rate: 40/hr

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) with a strong background in Hematology to join our laboratory team in Seattle, WA. This position is supporting the department during a long-term employee FMLA leave. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience performing high-complexity hematology testing, analyzing patient specimens, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting of laboratory results. Candidates with 4–5 years of Hematology experience and ASCP certification (or equivalent) are highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform high-complexity laboratory testing in the Hematology department according to established laboratory procedures.
• Receive, process, analyze, and evaluate patient specimens while ensuring specimen integrity.
• Review, verify, and release laboratory test results accurately and promptly.
• Perform quality control, instrument calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting according to laboratory policies.
• Follow all laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, testing, and result reporting.
• Maintain accurate documentation of quality control, proficiency testing, maintenance, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and all laboratory safety regulations.
• Report STAT and critical laboratory results according to established departmental procedures.
• Identify testing issues, perform troubleshooting, and notify senior laboratory staff when necessary.
• Participate in proficiency testing and maintain documentation consistent with patient specimen testing.
• Maintain laboratory inventory by monitoring reagent expiration dates, received dates, and opened dates.
• Assist with training on new procedures and support continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in departmental meetings, continuing education, safety training, and regulatory inspections as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by laboratory leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology OR
• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related Life Science.
• Candidates educated outside the United States must provide an IERF credential evaluation.
• U.S.-educated candidates must provide official academic transcripts.
• Eligible for or currently holding ASCP, AMT, or equivalent national certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASCP Generalist or Hematology Certification (Preferred)
• 4–5 years of Hematology laboratory experience
• Experience performing high-complexity clinical laboratory testing.
• Previous experience in a production or reference laboratory environment.
• Strong knowledge of hematology analyzers, quality assurance, and quality control procedures.

Required Skills

• Hematology Testing
• High-Complexity Laboratory Testing
• Specimen Processing
• Quality Control (QC)
• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Instrument Maintenance & Calibration
• Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
• Critical Result Reporting
• Computer Proficiency
• Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Excellent Communication & Customer Service
• Ability to Prioritize Multiple Tasks
• Team Collaboration
• Attention to Detail

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of clinical laboratory experience performing high-complexity testing is required.
• 4–5 years of Hematology experience is strongly preferred.
• National and state licensure/certification as required

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.

I look forward to hearing from you!Regards

Shreya Kashyap