Req #: 233591

Department: LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY

Posting Date: 05/03/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $6610 - $9742 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-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf)

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Laboratory Scientist 2 in our Immunology Lab.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 40 hours per week

• Day Shift WHAT WE OFFER

• 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. REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Current Medical Laboratory Scientist certification with the American Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent certifying organization; or certification with specialty organization appropriate to the laboratory division

• Two years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 or equivalent experience PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help design processes to adapt ELISA platform and related assays to multiplex bead platforms, and perform experiments on both platforms

• Design or adapt and carry out experiments characterizing antibodies and immunoglobulins, involved in autoimmune diseases and tumor immunology using immunocapture, mass spectrometry and capillary electrophoresis

• Write reports describing experimental results, prepare detailed protocols describing laboratory methods, and present experimental results at laboratory meetings

• Perform selected clinical assays in clinical immunology laboratory

• Ability to perform and provide high-level support for moderate to high complexity procedures and interpretations, including immunology assays.

• Provide direction to laboratory staff and students; and exercise expertise in development/evaluation/performance of new or specialty procedures.

• Develop and/or evaluate new procedures; perform all defined specialty procedures requiring in-depth knowledge and expertise;

• Maintain and participate in design of organization of laboratory including chemical and biological safety, ordering, and processing orders;

• Writing, editing, and submission of internal reports and protocols for staff to follow.

• Use of manual and automated pipets, use of microtiter plate and multiplex bead platform instruments, follow pre-existing laboratory protocols precisely and consistently, ability to use fluorescence microscope.

• Document protocols for quantitative and qualitative antibody detection in Immunology division specimens;

• Prepare reagents used in development laboratory assays;

• Develop novel assays, modifying and refining procedures to obtain optimal results;

• Assist in identifying project goals, and initiate small to moderate size program/projects;

• Organize and prioritize work day and work flow appropriately.

• Optimize protocols and troubleshoot experiments to generate relevant data and improve data quality;

• Observe work of other staff to ensure that procedures are followed, interacting collaboratively with staff to accomplish team goals and improve group efficiency and effectiveness.

• Organize and schedule in-service for staff; maintain records of staff training;

• Act as resource to all Medical Laboratory Scientist staff in Immunology in quality control and troubleshooting of instruments and procedures;

• Develop and evaluate new procedures and instruments;

• Revise and submit updated clinical laboratory test procedures for approval;

• Inventory laboratory reagents and consumable items; submit supply orders for approval;

• Perform duties of MLS1 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.