Frontline Clinical Lab Tech I – Genetics & Solid Tumors

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition exemption program

Public transit pass (U-PASS)

Healthcare benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

University of Washington’s DLMP in Seattle is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technician 1 in the Genetics and Solid Tumors Laboratory (GSTL) at UW Medical Center Montlake. The CLT 1 handles pre-analytical specimen processing, accessioning, and coordinating with departments to ensure timely testing and reporting.

Strong teamwork and customer service are essential. Responsibilities include documenting specimen handling, assisting with CLT duties as needed, and supporting quality control and process

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent plus one year of laboratory experience, or completion of a ASCP-approved laboratory assistant course.
• Equivalent education/experience may substitute for minimum qualifications where legally required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytical specimen handling and processing, including receiving, sorting, documenting collection and handling processes.
• Accessioning and processing new requests for specimens; unbatching, matching against requisitions and batch lists; verify documentation.
• Coordinate with UW departments to receive/send specimens and provide CLT 1 support when needed.
• Build professional relationships with referral labs, answer inquiries, and triage phone calls with courtesy.

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in science

Tools

LIS (Epic)

CARs databases

Job description

University of Washington’s DLMP in Seattle is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technician 1 in the Genetics and Solid Tumors Laboratory (GSTL) at UW Medical Center Montlake. The CLT 1 handles pre-analytical specimen processing, accessioning, and coordinating with departments to ensure timely testing and reporting.

Strong teamwork and customer service are essential. Responsibilities include documenting specimen handling, assisting with CLT duties as needed, and supporting quality control and process