Laboratory Technician 1
About The Position
Under general supervision, you will perform routine laboratory procedures and other laboratory work in the Sample Receiving section of the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (WADDL) to support laboratory operations. You will conduct simple and qualitative laboratory work, triage, examine, evaluate, prepare, and route samples for testing, enter data into Laboratory Information Management System, operate and maintain laboratory equipment. You will interact with WADDL clients, faculty, residents and lab personnel, providing exceptional customer service. Familiarity with basic laboratory practices, equipment, and aseptic techniques is essential. Eligibility and understanding of BSL-2 laboratory safety guidelines and work environment is required. You must have a valid driver’s license. This is a full (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible. Monthly Salary: $3,925 to $5,271 | Range 44 (Steps A - M) | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position.
Requirements
- Completion of an approved course for laboratory assistants OR two years of chemical, or clinical or public health laboratory experience. Training in medical technology or education in college with courses in laboratory sciences may be substituted, year for year, for experience. Course approved by American Society of Clinical Pathologists.
- Physical eligibility required for working in a Biosafety Lab-2 (BSL-2) environment.
- Ability to rotate holidays as scheduled.
- Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using COFL or similar laboratory information management or electronic medical record system.
- Experience handling biological specimens.
- Exceptional data entry skills, demonstrating speed and accuracy.
- Experience in a medical, healthcare, and/or veterinary laboratory setting.
- Experience providing exceptional customer service.
- Experience/Familiarity with hand-off communication strategies.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to respond constructively to stressful situations and problems.
Responsibilities
- perform routine laboratory procedures
- triage, examine, evaluate, prepare, and route samples for testing
- enter data into Laboratory Information Management System
- operate and maintain laboratory equipment
- interact with WADDL clients, faculty, residents and lab personnel, providing exceptional customer service
Benefits
- WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
