Clinical Laboratory Technician 1, Renton Central Lab: Molecular Microbiology
About The Position
UW Medicine’s Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology is hiring a Clinical Laboratory Technician 1 for the Molecular Microbiology Team at the Renton Central Laboratory. The laboratory performs broad-range detection of bacteria, AFB, and fungi for UW Medicine patients and other providers, and routinely introduces and improves molecular tests. The technician works with medical laboratory scientists, faculty, students, and laboratory and hospital staff to support timely testing and laboratory operations. Under general supervision, the technician performs simple and qualitative clinical laboratory tests and prepares specimens and materials for testing. The role also supports supply management, specimen handling, reagent preparation, quality control, data entry, equipment and test evaluation, and instruction of trainees. The position is 100% FTE, regular, and scheduled Monday through Friday on the day shift.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent and one year of chemical, clinical, or public health laboratory experience; alternatively, 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 laboratory work.
Responsibilities
- Orders and receives laboratory supplies and keeps the laboratory optimally stocked; cleans and maintains refrigerators.
- Cuts fixed specimens (FFPE) and coordinates shipping specimens back.
- Logs in specimens when required.
- Performs simple and qualitative clinical laboratory tests and sets up specimens for laboratory tests and other laboratory work under general supervision.
- Prepares master mixes for PCR and performs quality control checks; aliquots bulk reagents into usable volumes.
- Uses laboratory information system software to log in specimens and the Molecular database (MAD) to enter data and print worksheets.
- Follows quality control requirements and policies to validate results; manages average workloads independently and requests assistance when workloads are heavier.
- Maintains a clean work area, including cleaning reusable plastic ware.
- Performs work accurately and precisely; recognizes, corrects, and documents errors.
- Interacts professionally with health care providers and communicates courteously and clearly with hospital and laboratory staff to resolve problems.
- Assists with evaluation of new tests, equipment, and research projects as required.
- Instructs new employees, medical laboratory students, medical students, residents, and fellows in routine procedures.
- Performs other duties to support the clinical laboratory as assigned.
- Maintains a positive attitude toward self, others, and the workplace.
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 U-PASS public transit 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 Whole U.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
