Medical Laboratory Scientist II - Pharmacokinetics (Per Diem)

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs high-complexity laboratory tests and processes on patient samples or products. Operates analytical instruments, compiles and verifies clinical data, and complies with the laboratory quality assurance and quality control program. The position is per diem, with shifts available Wednesday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility. Additional shifts may be available because the laboratory operates seven days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree with equivalent education and training as defined in 42 CFR 493.1489(b)(3)(ii).
Meet CLIA education requirements for high-complexity testing.
Knowledge of pharmacokinetic (PK) and therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) theory, and at least two years as a Pharmacokinetic Technologist I, or three years of clinical or research laboratory experience performing PK/TDM testing or equivalent high-complexity testing.
Certification as a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP or AMT), chemistry certification, or Molecular Biology certification MB(ASCP).
Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, and word processing.
Strong manual computation skills.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally in person, by phone, and in writing.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work in a high-pressure, time-sensitive, and complex healthcare environment.
Ability to identify and appropriately triage issues.
Familiarity with medical terminology.
Ability to differentiate between colors and pass a standardized color vision screen.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of therapeutic drug monitoring, gas and liquid chromatography mass spectrometry, and pharmacogenetics.
Experience with sample handling and DNA extraction.
Experience in method and assay development.

Responsibilities

Review, verify, or audit Busulfan or PGx test results in the absence of a supervisor or lead, as assigned.
Lead projects and validations of equipment, reagents, and processes.
Validate laboratory-developed reagents, including quality controls, working standards, and internal standards prepared from stock materials.
Draft standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Assist with validation of new techniques and technologies.
Perform duties and tasks delegated by a lead, supervisor, manager, or director.
Perform DNA extraction using manual methods and set up PCR, real-time PCR, and DNA sequencing reactions.
Operate analytical laboratory equipment, including Agilent GCMS, LCMS, and Quantstudio instruments, and perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting.
Use laboratory information systems software and teach it to others.
Perform work accurately and precisely; recognize, correct, and document errors.
Instruct new employees, medical laboratory students, medical students, residents, and fellows in routine procedures.
Assist the lead with teaching and training, organizing and scheduling in-service training, and providing performance feedback as requested.
Perform inventory in assigned areas; unpack, label, and store supplies while rotating stock as needed.
Assist with inventory management, monitoring supply levels, organizing and labeling chemicals, verifying records, and ordering supplies to ensure timely delivery to the correct location.
Communicate necessary and appropriate information to technologists, leads, and the manager.
Remain aware of coworkers’ needs and workload issues and help others when needed.
Perform related duties as required.
Serve as a subject matter expert in at least one laboratory system or area: LIMS (LabWare), EHR (EPIC), GCMS preventive maintenance, LCMS preventive maintenance, RT-PCR preventive maintenance, CAP regulatory compliance, or assay development/troubleshooting/data integrity.