Medical Laboratory Scientist at Akicita Federal, LLC

Akicita Federal is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist to deliver essential clinical laboratory services in support of the Indian Health Service (IHS) at the Yakama Indian Health Center in Toppenish, WA. In this hands-on role, you will perform a broad range of diagnostic laboratory tests that directly inform patient care for an underserved Native American community. Your work will be central to the health and well-being of patients who depend on IHS for quality, accessible healthcare.

- Perform routine and complex laboratory analyses across disciplines including hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, microbiology, blood banking, and immunology.

- Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instrumentation to ensure accurate and reliable test results.

- Collect and process patient specimens, ensuring proper labeling, handling, and chain of custody.

- Review and report test results, flagging critical values and communicating findings promptly to clinical staff.

- Apply quality control and quality assurance protocols to maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

- Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and analytical discrepancies, escalating issues as appropriate.

- Maintain accurate laboratory records, logs, and documentation in accordance with facility and regulatory requirements.

- Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a closely related biological science field.

- Current certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) from a nationally recognized certifying body (e.g., ASCP, AMT, or equivalent).

- Demonstrated experience performing clinical laboratory testing across multiple disciplines in a hospital, clinic, or reference laboratory setting.

- Proficiency with standard laboratory analyzers and laboratory information systems (LIS).

- Strong understanding of quality control principles and regulatory compliance (e.g., CLIA, CAP, or Joint Commission standards).

What sets candidates apart:

- Prior experience working within an IHS, tribal, or federally qualified health center (FQHC) laboratory environment.

- Familiarity with the health priorities and cultural context of Native American and Indigenous communities.

- Experience functioning as a sole or primary laboratory scientist in a small or rural clinical setting.

- Additional specialty certifications (e.g., SBB, SM, or categorical ASCP credentials in chemistry, microbiology, or hematology).

- Bilingual or multilingual skills relevant to the patient population served.

About Akicita FederalAkicita Federal is a Native American-owned federal contractor delivering healthcare, clinical, IT, and program-support services across the Indian Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies. We hire the people who do the work — clinicians, analysts, engineers, support staff — and we treat them like the professionals they are.

Equal Opportunity EmployerAkicita Federal is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Akicita Federal complies with the Indian Preference provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638) where applicable.