University of Washington Human Resources

Medical Laboratory Scientist 2

Last updated: January 26, 2026

UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP

BASIC FUNCTION

Perform and or provide high level support for the performance of moderate to high complexity procedures and interpretations. Provide direction to laboratory staff and students; and/or exercise expertise in development/evaluation/performance of new or specialty procedures; and/or organize staff and student teaching programs; and/or perform administrative functions.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Senior-level class of the series.

Under general direction, perform two or more of the following:

• Exercise independent decision making with designated authority providing advice and expertise to Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 employees and Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainees;
• Assist Supervisor, Manager or Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead in coordinating educational programs for staff and students and provide feedback on performance;
• Develop and/or evaluate new procedures; perform all defined specialty procedures requiring in-depth knowledge and expertise;
• Spend twenty-five percent (25%) or more of time performing administrative duties for assigned unit.

TYPICAL WORK

Perform defined specialty procedures or provide specialty skills requiring in-depth knowledge and experience;

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

Act as resource to Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 employees and Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainees in quality control and troubleshooting of instruments and procedures;

Schedule orientation and training of new employees, post-doctoral fellows, residents, students, and other health care professionals; prepare teaching materials; submit written evaluation of students;

Prepare work schedules including coverage for vacations, evenings, weekends, and on-call of a laboratory shift, section, or division; responsible for timekeeping activities for payroll purposes;

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;

Utilize statistical software;

Perform duties of Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 or equivalent experience;

Continuing education: keep ASCP or other certification up to date per guidelines of National Organization; and

Perform related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

AND

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

AND

Two years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 or equivalent experience.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY

04/18/1988: New Class
07/02/1990: Revise MQ
05/14/2004: Revise MQ
06/01/2005: Civil Service Reform (CSR) Class Conversion
01/01/2014: Revise Class, including title change from Clinical Technologist 2 to Medical Laboratory Scientist 2
05/01/2022: Revise basic function and distinguishing characteristics
01/16/2026: Added UWMC Northwest job codes