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Req #: 247564

Department: LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY

Posting Date: 07/17/2025

Closing Info:

Open Until Filled

Salary: $8900 - $10,800 per month.

Shift: First Shift

Notes:

As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. ( https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230119\_a11y.pdf)

**THE DEPARTMENT OF LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY** has an outstanding opportunity for a **GENETIC TESTING NAVIGATOR** .

WORK SCHEDULE

+ 100% FTE (40 hours per week)

+ Hybrid -Work from home up to 3 days per week

+ Day Shift **POSITION HIGHLIGHTS**

+ Serves as a test utilization management specialist and genetic testing coordinator in a laboratory setting for diagnostic tests in the field of genomics.

+ Essential position within the Clinical Genomic Analysis (CGA) team to maintain smooth operations of clinical services as part of a large team of genetic counselors, variant review scientists and assistants.

+ Supports a variety of clinical tests, research and QI activities as part of the Genetics Division. **PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**

+ Test Utilization Management

+ Client relations

+ Clinical case review and interpretation

+ Administrative and quality improvement operations **REQUIREMENTS**

+ Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling or other genetics- or healthcare-related field

+ 2-3 years clinical or research experience in genetics

+ Experience with lab information systems

+ Demonstrated excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

+ Strong organizational skills

+ Detail oriented and able to adeptly manage multiple priorities and timelines.

+ Equivalent experience may substitute for degree requirement **DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION** A regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for innovative patient care, research and educational programs, the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology combines the sophisticated testing and informatics capabilities of fully accredited laboratories with the resources of an academic institution in its delivery of clinical and anatomic pathology services. Recognized for excellence in clinical training, world-class research initiatives, and a commitment to community service, we serve labs and medical facilities both nationally and internationally **ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER** UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. **Become part of our team. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs)** Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.