Medical Courier – Lab Specimens & Biohazard Transport

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Medicine – Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology in Seattle, WA seeks a Medical Courier to transport specimens and supplies across multiple sites. You will drive a UW vehicle, maintain biospecimen integrity, and adhere to universal precautions while delivering to client facilities statewide.

The role requires a valid license and professional driving experience. The position offers full-time hours with a daytime shift and includes benefits such as holidays and transit support.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.
• Experience handling biohazardous laboratory specimens and familiarity with universal precautions.
• Professional driving experience with a clean driving abstract (minimum 3 years).
• Experience with customer service and working independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Drives UW vehicle to transport laboratory specimens, reports, supplies between UWMC and facilities within Washington.
• Maintains specimen integrity and temperature; ensures packaging remains intact and deliveries are accurate.
• Keeps accurate records of route stops and specimens transported; follows Fleet Services rules.
• Responds to calls/texts, uses Workday and UW online resources as needed; communicates with trainees when applicable.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Professional driving experience

Clean driving record 3+ yrs

Biohazard handling

Customer service

Independent work

Job description

UW Medicine – Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology in Seattle, WA seeks a Medical Courier to transport specimens and supplies across multiple sites. You will drive a UW vehicle, maintain biospecimen integrity, and adhere to universal precautions while delivering to client facilities statewide.

The role requires a valid license and professional driving experience. The position offers full-time hours with a daytime shift and includes benefits such as holidays and transit support.