The Medical Laboratory Scientist - Clinical & Molecular Microbiology role delivers high-complexity diagnostic testing and seamless cross-coverage across both laboratory sections. Designed for an experienced scientist, this position independently performs culture-based organism identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, molecular diagnostics, and Sanger sequencing for complex bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Beyond routine testing, the role drives daily operations-including specimen processing, result verification, quality control, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting-while ensuring strict compliance with CAP, CLIA, and regulatory standards to support continuous, high-quality patient care.
Perform moderate- to high-complexity clinical laboratory tests in an assigned department of the clinical laboratory to provide physicians with rapid and accurate laboratory test results.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Credentials
Eligibility for Certification by an agency approved by the U.S.
Department of Education or a National Commission for Health Certifying Agencies (NCHCA). Common credentials are granted by ASCP, NCA or AMT.
State Certifications are also acceptable.
Must obtain certification within six months of hire.
As per the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), for Clinical Lab Scientist performing moderate or high-complexity point-of-care testing, a copy of a diploma or transcript of the highest level of academic achievement must be on record with Human Resources upon hire.
For personnel trained outside of the U.S., records of diploma/transcript must provide documented equivalency evaluation by a nationally recognized credentialing agency.
Preferred
3-5 years of progressive experience in Clinical Microbiology, with extensive
hands-on expertise in both classical microbiology, including culture-based
diagnostics, organism identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing,
and molecular microbiology, including PCR and other molecular diagnostic methods.
Compensation Range
$38.81 - $58.21 per hour
Salary Information
This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.
Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants
This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors
Benefits Information
Seattle Children's offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.
