Medical Laboratory Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist

Washington State University•Pullman, WA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Veterinary Medicine is recruiting a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) for the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Pullman, Washington. The position performs complex clinical laboratory tests used in screening, diagnosing, and treating animal diseases. It is a full-time, permanent, 12-month classified position and is eligible for overtime. The role requires availability for on-call emergency situations. The monthly salary range is $4,866–$5,928 for an MLT and $5,642–$6,542 for an MLS. Candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the applicable range, with scheduled salary increments. Placement depends on relevant experience, education, skills, and abilities. The position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship. Washington State University offers paid sick and vacation leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, life, and disability insurance for employees and dependents, retirement and deferred compensation options, training and development, and an employee tuition waiver. A background check is required.

Requirements

For the MLT level: an associate’s degree in Medical Technology from a curriculum accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, and certification with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent, or certification in the specialized field appropriate to the laboratory division, plus two years of clinical pathology laboratory experience; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
For the MLS level: a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology from a curriculum accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, and certification with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent, or certification in the specialized field appropriate to the laboratory division, plus two years of experience as a Clinical/Medical Technologist 1 or equivalent; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
Availability for on-call emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a diagnostic laboratory setting.
Experience working in an educational setting, including providing instruction to others.
Two years of veterinary laboratory testing experience.

Responsibilities

Perform complex clinical laboratory tests used in screening, diagnosing, and treating animal diseases.
Ensure quality control requirements are met to validate test results and record data as part of a quality assurance program.
Assist in developing and evaluating new procedures.
Prepare reagents, standards, and control samples and verify their quality.
Calibrate, troubleshoot, and perform routine and emergency preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments and related equipment.
Supervise, train, and schedule temporary employees.
Perform administrative functions, including laboratory statistics, equipment purchases, service contracts, and preparation of standard operating procedures.