Clinical Lab Technician I - Specimen Processing

University of Washington; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Transit pass (U-PASS)

Excellent health benefits

Wellness/fitness programs

Job summary

University of Washington’s UW Medicine in Renton, WA invites applications for a Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) 1 in the Specimen Processing Services Team. The CLT 1 will handle specimen processing, data entry, and routine lab tasks supporting timely patient diagnoses.

The role involves night shifts, 100% FTE, and a fixed-term appointment with opportunities to contribute to safety, training, and collaboration within the DLMP.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 1 year of chemical, clinical, or public health lab experience.
• Or completion of an ASCP-approved laboratory assistant course.
• Equivalent education/experience allowed where legally permissible.

Responsibilities

• Sort and prioritize specimens and requests; match specimens to requisitions.
• Operate lab equipment: balances, microscopes, spectrophotometers, pH meters, autoclaves.
• Prepare reagents and culture media per procedures.
• Maintain accurate, legible records and assist in training new staff.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Customer service

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent / 1 year lab experience

ASCP-approved Laboratory Assistant course

Tools

Electronic balances

Centrifuges

Job description

University of Washington’s UW Medicine in Renton, WA invites applications for a Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) 1 in the Specimen Processing Services Team. The CLT 1 will handle specimen processing, data entry, and routine lab tasks supporting timely patient diagnoses.

The role involves night shifts, 100% FTE, and a fixed-term appointment with opportunities to contribute to safety, training, and collaboration within the DLMP.