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Job Description

_$3,000 recruitment incentive for eligible new employees joining the UW Medicine team._

Who we’re looking for:

The UW Medicine - Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) in Seattle, WA has a fantastic opportunity for a **Clinical Laboratory Technician Lead** with the **Genetics & Solid Tumors Team** at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake.

This role serves as a key operational and leadership partner within the Genetics Preanalytic service, ensuring high-quality specimen processing and seamless coordination between pathology, molecular genetics, and laboratory teams. The position combines hands-on clinical laboratory expertise with oversight of training, workflow management, quality improvement, and compliance with regulatory standards. Acting as a liaison across divisions, this role proactively resolves specimen issues, supports staff development, maintains documentation and inventory, and drives continuous process improvement ensuring accurate, timely genetic testing while maintaining smooth laboratory operations and patient safety.

Work schedule:

+ 100% FTE

+ Monday through Friday 0930 – 1800

+ Day shift

What you’ll contribute:

+ Supports the Genetics Preanalytical Service team, including pulling information from pathology reports and requesting blocks needed for testing, ordering cuts for single blocks, and answering or triaging lower complexity inquiries, etc.

+ Solves specimen problems in a timely, thorough and accurate manner, providing appropriate documentation for supervisor review. Makes constructive suggestions for improvements in the laboratory and staffing distribution. Keeps laboratory staff informed regarding specimen and/or handling problems or procedural changes.

+ Oversees training of new staff to ensure that training is completed and documented on a timely basis. Work with the supervisor to annually perform, assess and document competency evaluations of current employees, Maintains confidentiality regarding concerning staff and personnel issues. Provide mentorship to current staff and communication about opportunities for continuing education to all staff.

+ Act as a liaison between laboratories by ordering FFPE tissue cuts in EPIC Beaker, and troubleshooting with Molecular Genetics Director if tissue is scant or exhausted.

+ Ensure that staff follow established departmental policies and division specific processes and guidelines at all times. Integrates new or revised processes into the workplace. Perform biennial review of current documentation per CAP requirements.

+ Helps to maintain, archive and retrieve records or materials. Reports equipment and/or facility problems in a timely manner and provides adequate notice to staff. Maintains and/or notifies appropriate person of supply inventory needs.

+ Under the direction of manager and/or supervisor, may serve in several specialized roles. These include serving as a representative on committees to implement new systems or processes, as division’s envoy for specialized department or hospital related initiatives, and/or work on other projects as assigned by manager or supervisor.

+ Ability to perform all Clinical Laboratory Technician tasks. Must be able to perform tasks on all benches in processing areas to oversee and fill in on all bench whenever needed during short staffing periods. Perform other duties as required or as assigned by manager or director.

+ Plans, organized and assigns staff work assignments and breaks in a manner that maintains smooth workflow regardless of workload. Communicates with supervisor concerning laboratory’s operational status, training needs, personnel issues, and staff concerns. Works with supervisor to review workplace procedures and policies. Reports issues or concerns from other laboratory division or hospital staff through HC1 or other reporting mechanism i.e., Quality Improvement tracking mechanism, incident reports, or Patient Safety Network.

+ Applies principles and techniques related to surgical pathology and histopathology within the scope of practice to pull information form pathology reports that indicate good tumor specimens for genetic testing.

+ Generates corrective action forms for non-conformance events, including investigating root cause, identifying or proposing corrective action, and reviewing with leadership.

+ Perform other duties as required or assigned by supervisor or manager.

What you’ll need:

High school graduation or equivalent AND three (3) years of chemical, clinical, or public health laboratory experience.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Desired qualifications:

+ Associate or bachelor’s degree in science.

+ Anatomic pathology OR Genetics Preanalytical Service experience.

+ Leadership experience.

+ Experience with electronic health record information systems.

+ Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

What we offer:

+ $3,000 recruitment incentive for eligible new employees joining UW Medicine.

+ Vacation time and sick time off that accrue monthly, including 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) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region.

+ Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, retirement, and other plan options.

+ Lots of free fantastic fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U.

+ And much more!

About the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology:

A regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for innovative patient care, research and educational programs, the **Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology** at UW Medicine 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.

Please visit our website (http://dlmp.uw.edu/) to learn more about our department.

About UW Medicine:

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 include 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.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$64,260.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$92,004.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU Local 925 Healthcare Prof/Lab Tech

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) .

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

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.