Clinical Laboratory Technician – Molecular Microbiology Lab

UW Advancement Careers; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time + sick time accrual

12 paid holidays

Transit pass (public transit)

Healthcare benefits

Fitness and wellness programs

Other benefits

Job summary

UW Medicine's Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology in Seattle, WA has a Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) 1 position with the Molecular Microbiology Team at the Renton Central Laboratory. The CLT 1 will log in specimens, prepare reagents, and perform simple qualitative tests under supervision to support MLSs, faculty, and students.

We’re seeking detail-oriented individuals with a high school diploma or equivalent and laboratory experience, or ASCP-approved lab assistant training.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent and one year of chemical, clinical, or public health laboratory experience.
• Completion of a laboratory assistant course approved by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Orders and receives lab supplies and keeps the laboratory stocked.
• Cleans and maintains refrigerators; logs in specimens as required.
• Performs simple and qualitative clinical laboratory tests and prepares specimens for testing.
• Prepares master mixes for PCR and QCs; aliquots bulk reagents.
• Uses laboratory information system software and MAD for data entry and worksheets.
• Maintains quality control and follows policies to validate results.
• Interacts with health care providers professionally; assists with new tests/equipment and research as required.
• Instructs new staff and students in routine procedures.

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

ASCP-approved laboratory assistant course

Job description

UW Medicine's Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology in Seattle, WA has a Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) 1 position with the Molecular Microbiology Team at the Renton Central Laboratory. The CLT 1 will log in specimens, prepare reagents, and perform simple qualitative tests under supervision to support MLSs, faculty, and students.

We’re seeking detail-oriented individuals with a high school diploma or equivalent and laboratory experience, or ASCP-approved lab assistant training.