Clinical Laboratory Technician Lead, Genetics & Solid Tumors Lab

Job Description

$3000 recruitment incentive for eligible new employees joining the UW Medicine team.

Who were 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
• Day shift

What youll contribute:

• Supports the Genetics Preanalytical Serviceteam 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.

• Solvesspecimen problems ina timelythoroughandaccuratemanner providingappropriate documentationfor supervisor review. Makes constructive suggestions for improvements in the laboratory and staffing distribution. Keeps laboratory staff informedregardingspecimen and/or handling problems or procedural changes.

• Oversees training ofnew staffto ensure that training is completed and documented ona timelybasis. Work with the supervisor to annually performassessand document competency evaluations of current employeesMaintainsconfidentialityregardingconcerning staff and personnel issues. Providementorship to current staff andcommunication aboutopportunities for continuing education to all staff.

• Act as a liaison between laboratories by ordering FFPE tissue cuts in EPICBeaker andtroubleshooting with Molecular Genetics Director if tissue is scant or exhausted.

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

• Helps tomaintainarchiveand retrieve recordsor equipment and/or facility problems in a timely manner and provides adequate notice to staff. Maintains and/or notifies appropriatepersonofsupply inventory needs.

• Under the direction of manager and/or supervisormayserve in several specialized roles. These include serving as a representative on committees to implement new systems or processes as divisions 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 allbenchwhenever needed during short staffing periods. Perform other duties asrequiredor as assigned bymanageror director.

• Plansorganized andassignsstaff work assignments and breaks in a manner thatmaintainssmooth workflow regardless of workload. Communicates with supervisor concerning laboratorys operational status training needs personnel issues and staff concerns. Works with supervisor to review workplace procedures and policies. Reports issues or concerns from other laboratorydivisionor hospital staffthrough HC1 or other reportingmechanismi.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 informationformpathology reports thatindicategood tumor specimens for genetic testing.

• Generates corrective action forms for non-conformance events including investigating root causeidentifyingor proposing corrective action andreviewing withleadership.

• Perform other duties asrequiredorassignedby supervisor or manager.

What youll 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 bachelorsdegree 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:

• $3000 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 to learn more about our department.

About UW Medicine:

UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines 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 tomorrows 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 29000 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. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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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 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.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

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.