Clinical Lab Lead, Evening Specimen Processing

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

Public transit pass (U-PASS)

Tuition exemption

Excellent health benefits

Job summary

The UW Medicine - Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology in Seattle, WA seeks a CLT Lead for the Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing Services Team at UW Medical Center – Montlake.

You will lead day-to-day operations, coordinate staff, and ensure safe, accurate specimen handling in a busy hospital lab. The role requires a minimum of three years of clinical lab experience and MA-P certification, with the option to complete certification within 180 days.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent AND three (3) years of chemical, clinical, or public health laboratory experience.
• MA-P certification with the WA State Department of Health OR obtain within 180 days of start date.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when legally required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and assign staff work to maintain smooth workflow.
• Train new staff and provide ongoing staff development.
• Oversee safe work practices and ensure proper PPE usage.
• Resolve specimen problems and document issues for supervisor review.
• Perform bench coverage across processing areas as needed during short staffing.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Communication

Problem solving

Laboratory operations

Education

MA-P certification (WA)

Science degree (AAS/BA/BSc)

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Electronic Health Records (EHRs)

Job description

The UW Medicine - Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology in Seattle, WA seeks a CLT Lead for the Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing Services Team at UW Medical Center – Montlake.

You will lead day-to-day operations, coordinate staff, and ensure safe, accurate specimen handling in a busy hospital lab. The role requires a minimum of three years of clinical lab experience and MA-P certification, with the option to complete certification within 180 days.