Evening Microbiology Specimen Processing Supervisor

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time and sick time off

Tuition Exemption Program

U-PASS transit pass

Comprehensive health benefits

Wellness and education programs

Job summary

University of Washington Medical Center's UW Medicine Microbiology Lab in Renton is seeking a Specimen Processing Supervisor to oversee pre-analytical operations, specimen handling, and workflow optimization for microbiology testing. You will supervise staff, coordinate shifts, ensure regulatory compliance (CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission) and maintain automation platforms like WASP and TempTrak.

This role offers 100% FTE and evening/night shifts.

Qualifications

• Two years of college-level science in an applicable field and one year of experience as a Specimen Processing Technician Lead.
• High School graduation or GED with two years of clinical laboratory experience in a Clinical or Public Health Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate pre-analytical operations with emphasis on microbiology specimen accessioning, processing, and workflow.
• Oversee all CLT functions related to specimen handling and processing.
• Oversee operation, monitor, and maintain automated microbiology systems, including WASP, automated streakers, smart incubators, and digital imaging systems.
• Train and ensure staff competency in microbiology processing workflows, automation platforms, and monitoring systems.
• Assign, delegate, schedule, and oversee staff workload to support a 24/7 SPS operation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards (CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission).

Skills

Specimen processing

Leadership

Quality control

Education

Two years of college-level science

High School diploma or GED

Tools

WASP

TempTrak

LIS

HC1

Job description

University of Washington Medical Center's UW Medicine Microbiology Lab in Renton is seeking a Specimen Processing Supervisor to oversee pre-analytical operations, specimen handling, and workflow optimization for microbiology testing. You will supervise staff, coordinate shifts, ensure regulatory compliance (CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission) and maintain automation platforms like WASP and TempTrak.

This role offers 100% FTE and evening/night shifts.