Clinical Laboratory Technician 1, Renton Central Lab: Molecular Microbiology

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The UW Medicine Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology is hiring a Clinical Laboratory Technician 1 for the Molecular Microbiology Team at the Renton Central Laboratory. The laboratory provides broad-range detection of bacteria, AFB, and fungi for UW Medicine patients and other providers. The team routinely launches new tests and improves existing tests using molecular technology.

Under general supervision, the CLT 1 performs simple laboratory testing and prepares specimens for testing. The role orders and receives supplies, prepares reagents, logs specimens as needed, and supports Medical Laboratory Scientists, faculty, and students. It also involves communicating professionally with hospital and laboratory staff, maintaining a positive workplace attitude, and helping resolve problems.

This is a regular, 100% FTE position with a Monday–Friday day schedule. The position is based at the Renton Central Laboratory.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent and one year of chemical, clinical, or public health laboratory experience; OR completion of a laboratory assistant course approved by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except where legal requirements such as a license, certification, and/or registration apply.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Molecular Biology lab work.

Responsibilities

• Order and receive laboratory supplies and keep the laboratory optimally stocked.
• Clean and maintain refrigerators.
• Cut fixed specimens (FFPE) and coordinate shipping specimens back.
• Log in specimens when required.
• Perform simple and qualitative clinical laboratory tests and set up specimens for testing and other laboratory work under general supervision.
• Prepare master mixes for PCR and QC performance.
• Aliquot bulk reagents into usable volumes.
• Use laboratory information system software to log in specimens and use the Molecular database (MAD) to enter data and print worksheets.
• Follow quality control requirements and policies to validate results.
• Manage average workloads independently and request assistance when workloads are heavier.
• Maintain a clean work area, including cleaning reusable plastic ware.
• Perform work accurately and precisely; recognize, correct, and document errors.
• Interact professionally with health care providers.
• Assist with evaluation of new tests and equipment and research projects as required.
• Instruct new employees, medical laboratory students, medical students, residents, and fellows in routine procedures.
• Perform other duties to support the clinical laboratory as assigned.

Benefits

• Monthly accruing vacation and sick time.
• 12 paid holidays.
• State Employee Tuition Exemption Program covering up to 6 credits of qualifying coursework per quarter at the University of Washington or other participating colleges or universities.
• Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) covering multiple forms of regional public transportation.
• Healthcare, dental, disability, retirement, and other plan options.
• Fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes through the Whole U.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED