Alliance Lab Technical Specialist

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Seattle, WA

398d • $86,986 - $130,458

About The Position

The Alliance Lab Technical Specialist at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center plays a crucial role in supporting laboratory operations by ensuring the successful installation and validation of equipment and software systems across all Alliance Lab locations. This position involves complex troubleshooting, project management, and training on new systems, all while adhering to regulatory compliance. The specialist will work closely with lab leadership and may travel occasionally to community sites to support ongoing projects.

Requirements

• Associate in science or bachelor of science degree.
• 4 years of experience (2 years with bachelor's degree) operating, managing, or developing laboratory test systems and methods intended for human testing.
• Clinical lab experience, lab field service experience, or research on human samples lab experience.
• Ability to interpret applicable laboratory regulations.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, with moderate ability to utilize Excel for data recording and report assessment.
• Ability to develop and/or present content to senior leaders.
• Demonstrated experience with change management and complex problem solving.
• Advanced knowledge of lab test systems used for human sample testing.
• Experience troubleshooting, managing, and resolving lab test system issues.
• Must be able to differentiate between colors and pass a standardized color vision screen.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist or equivalent certification with certified maintenance of continuing education through ASCP, AMT or AAB.
• Associate in science in Medical Lab Technician or bachelor of science in Medical Technology/Medical Lab Scientist.
• Certified CAP Inspector Team Member.

Responsibilities

• Support installations and validations of equipment and software systems for all Alliance Lab locations.
• Develop procedures and training checklists associated with new systems.
• Act as a resource for complicated technical issues requiring coordination between lab staff, technical lead, and vendors.
• Assist in the management of projects, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.
• Evaluate possible instruments or test methods.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Sabbatical
• Paid sick time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree