Clinical Lab Tech, Genetics & Solid Tumors (Day Shift)

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public transit pass (U-PASS)

Tuition exemption program

Paid holidays

Healthcare and retirement benefits

Job summary

The University of Washington Medical Center Montlake is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technician 1 for the Genetics & Solid Tumors Laboratory in Seattle. This full-time day shift role involves specimen collection, processing, accessioning, and collaboration with multiple UW departments to ensure accurate testing workflows.

Key responsibilities include documentation, quality control, and providing professional customer service to referral labs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year lab experience.
• ASCP-approved laboratory assistant course completion.
• Associate or Bachelor degree in science preferred.
• Experience with LIS, Epic LIS, and CARs databases beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Obtain materials from internal/external locations with proper documentation.
• Process and accession specimens; verify documentation and batch lists.
• Coordinate with UW departments to receive and send specimens.
• Assist CLT duties as needed and train new staff.
• Support QA and data tracking for reports and histories.
• Engage in courteous customer service and helpful communication.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

ASCP-approved lab assistant course

Associate degree in science

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

LIS

Epic

CARs databases

Mac/Windows PCs

Job description

The University of Washington Medical Center Montlake is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technician 1 for the Genetics & Solid Tumors Laboratory in Seattle. This full-time day shift role involves specimen collection, processing, accessioning, and collaboration with multiple UW departments to ensure accurate testing workflows.

Key responsibilities include documentation, quality control, and providing professional customer service to referral labs.