Biospecimen Processing & Research Data Technician

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington Medical Center is seeking a Research Specimen Processing Technician to support procurement and annotation of biospecimens for basic research and clinical trials. The role operates with access to patient information under HIPAA and CLIA rules, reporting to clinical lab management staff.

The position is full-time, day shift, located at UW Medical Center – Montlake. Responsibilities span case coordination, specimen collection, data documentation, and quality assurance to

Qualifications

• Two years of college-level science in an applicable field.
• OR High School graduation or GED Certification AND one year of clinical laboratory experience in a Clinical or Public Health Laboratory.
• Knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and CLIA rules is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Review clinic and OR schedules for NWBT cases and coordinate collection and processing of biospecimens for research and clinical trials.
• Collect biospecimens across areas (clinic, ORs, pathology) with proper documentation and data entry.
• Communicate clinical histories and research protocol requirements to teams and document specimen data (e.g., cold ischemia time, size).
• Ensure biospecimens are processed quickly, stored at correct temperatures, and scanned for research usage.
• Log all distributions and obtain signatures from research staff; ensure compliance with IRB approvals.

Skills

Organization & time management

Oral & written communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Two years of college-level science

High School diploma or GED + 1 year clinical lab experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Washington Medical Center is seeking a Research Specimen Processing Technician to support procurement and annotation of biospecimens for basic research and clinical trials. The role operates with access to patient information under HIPAA and CLIA rules, reporting to clinical lab management staff.

The position is full-time, day shift, located at UW Medical Center – Montlake. Responsibilities span case coordination, specimen collection, data documentation, and quality assurance to