Microbiology Specimen Processing Lead (Evenings)

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public transit pass

Tuition exemption program

Excellent health benefits

Job summary

UW Medicine in Renton, WA seeks a Specimen Processing Supervisor for the Microbiology Lab. You will supervise pre-analytical operations, oversee automated systems like WASP and smart incubators, and manage staff performance to ensure timely specimen accessioning and processing.

The role requires science education and clinical lab experience, with strong emphasis on quality control, regulatory compliance, and cross‑sectional collaboration with MLS leads and management.

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 certification and two years of clinical laboratory experience in a Clinical or Public Health Laboratory.
• Equivalent education/experience accepted.

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.
• Monitor automated microbiology systems such as WASP, automated streakers, smart incubators, and digital imaging systems.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance, calibration checks, and quality control for microbiology instrumentation.
• Oversee environmental monitoring systems and temperature control for incubators, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Coordinate staff workload to support a 24/7 SPS operation.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop staff; conduct performance evaluations.

Skills

Communication

Education

Two years of college-level science

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UW Medicine in Renton, WA seeks a Specimen Processing Supervisor for the Microbiology Lab. You will supervise pre-analytical operations, oversee automated systems like WASP and smart incubators, and manage staff performance to ensure timely specimen accessioning and processing.

The role requires science education and clinical lab experience, with strong emphasis on quality control, regulatory compliance, and cross‑sectional collaboration with MLS leads and management.