Clinical Technologist I - Certified

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,862,000 - 166,252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Onsite health clinic

Paid time off

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle is seeking a Clinical Technologist I (certified) to perform lab tests and process patient samples, operate analytical instruments, and ensure data accuracy within the QA/QC program. This is a full-time, onsite position at the South Lake Union campus.

Responsibilities include handling specimens, reporting results in LIMS, preparing reagents, performing maintenance, and supporting high‑quality clinical testing under tight timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• Must meet CLIA education requirements for high complexity testing.
• Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Manual computation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Color vision ability.
• Experience with high complexity lab testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handles biological specimens and products; performs clinical assays and lab processes by SOPs.
• Operates analytical instruments and analyzes clinical data; reports results.
• Performs laboratory quality controls measurements.
• Prepares reagents and materials for clinical procedures.
• Enters patient and specimen information in LIMS.
• Performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting on instruments.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency with email, spreadsheets,?

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical/biological/clinical or medical lab science

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington. With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

The Clinical Technologist I, certified performs lab tests, and processes on patient samples or products which involves operating analytical instruments, compiling and verifying the accuracy of clinical data and complying with the laboratory QA/QC program.

This position is located at the Fred Hutch South Lake Union campus at 825 Eastlake Ave E., Seattle WA 98109.

1.0 FTE Full TIme - Fully Onsite - Variable Shifts Sun through Saturday and Holidays based on department need

Responsibilities

• Handles biological specimens and products; performs clinical assays and lab processes by following the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Operates analytical instruments, compiles and analyzes clinical data, verifies its accuracy, and reports results.
• Performs laboratory quality controls measurements.
• Prepares reagents and materials for clinical procedures.
• Enters patient and specimen information and results in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Performs regular maintenance and troubleshooting on analytical instruments.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution or a Bachelor's degree and equivalent education and training as defined in 42CFR493.1489(b)(3). Must meet the CLIA education requirements for a high complexity testing.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist/Histocompatibility Technologist or equivalent certification with certified maintenance (as required by individual certification) of continuing education through ASCP, AMT, AAB, ABHI or equivalent agency.
• Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Manual computation skills
• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear, concise and professional manner.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a high pressure, time-sensitive, and complex health care environment.
• Ability to identify and triage issues appropriately.
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Must be able to differentiate between colors and pass a standardized color vision screen to perform this role

Preferred:

• Prefer at least 1 year of laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing in hematology and/or chemistry. Meets the CLIA training and experience requirements for a high complexity general supervisor in hematology and/or chemistry.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $38.69 to $58.02 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.1.0 FTE Full TIme - Fully Onsite - Variable Shifts Sun through Saturday and Holidays based on department needAlthough Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

Additional Information

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at [e-mail] or by calling 206-667-4700.