Alliance Laboratory Testing Supervisor

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation HIV/AIDS prevention immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the worlds leading cancer infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology infusion radiation proton therapy and related services and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the worlds deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration compassion determination excellence innovation integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity dignity and inherent value of each employee patient community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

• Supports the Testing Manager to manage the daily operations of Alliance Lab Testing Servies at assigned lab(s)/locations(s). Testing may include hematology chemistry urinalysis and coagulation.
• Oversee personnel including training engagement development onboarding and offboarding. Work in conjunction with HR on required personnel action.
• Team member is required to maintain competency on instruments/equipment and provide bench coverage when needed due to PTO sick calls short staffing etc.

At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration compassion determination excellence innovation integrity and respect.

1.0 FTE Exempt - Variable based on lab operations needs; Lab hours are M-F 0530 to 2230 and Sat-Sun/Holidays 0600-1830

This position is located at the Fred Hutch South Lake Union campus at 825 Eastlake Ave E. Seattle WA 98109.

• Support the Alliance Lab quality improvement/quality assurance program in coordination with the Lab Quality team and the Alliance Lab Technical & Compliance consistent monitoring and documentation of quality indicators to identify areas for improvement and report to the Laboratory QI/Integrity Committee.
• Participate in recruiting hiring training and evaluations on the team where assigned. Support ongoing documentation of continued competency and continuing education for laboratory staff.
• Coordinate proficiency testing as required by lab accrediting agencies
• Participate in policy and procedure development implementation and revisions with the Testing Manager and the Alliance Lab Technical & Compliance team.
• Support ongoing compliance with safety rules and regulations in compliance with the institution state and federal standards.
• Manage the maintenance of instrumentation and inventories. Make recommendations for the selection of new laboratory instruments related equipment and supplies.

Required:

• Bachelors degree in a chemical biological clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution or a bachelors degree and equivalent education and training as defined in 42CFR493.1489(b)(3). Must meet the CLIA education requirements for a high complexity testing.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist Medical Technologist or an equivalent certification with certified maintenance of continuing education through ASCP AMT or AAB.
• 4 years of laboratory experience performing testing on human samples required.
• At least 1 year of previous experience in a lead/senior tech/coordinator/supervisor/manager role (must be verified by title) in a clinical lab with a total of 3 years of clinical lab experience performing high complexity testing in lieu of 4 total years may also be acceptable.
• Knowledge of CLIA and CAP regulations.
• Demonstrated direct or indirect leadership of lab projects (new test validation process improvement employee engagement etc.).
• Excellent communication skills (written oral).
• Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment is a must.

Preferred:

• Masters Degree in in lab science healthcare administration business or related field. Meet the CLIA requirements for a general supervisor technical consultant and technical supervisor in hematology and/or chemistry.
• CAP Inspection Team Member Certification.
• Supervisory or lead experience.
• CAP Inspector Team Member.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $99487.00 to $157227.00 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

1.0 FTE Exempt - Variable based on lab operations needs; Lab hours are M-F 0530 to 2230 and Sat-Sun/Holidays 0600-1830

This position is located at the Fred Hutch South Lake Union campus at 825 Eastlake Ave E. Seattle WA 98109.

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health well-being and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision dental flexible spending accounts life disability retirement family life support employee assistance program onsite health clinic tuition reimbursement paid vacation (12-22 days per year) paid sick leave (12-25 days per year) paid holidays (13 days per year) paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).