University of Washington · 2 weeks ago
Clinical Laboratory Technician Lead, Genetics & Solid Tumors Lab
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$64K/yr - $92K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Washington is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technician Lead for the Genetics & Solid Tumors Lab. This role involves operational leadership, ensuring high-quality specimen processing, staff training, and compliance with regulatory standards while acting as a liaison across divisions.
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Responsibilities
Supports the Genetics Preanalytical Service team, including pulling information from pathology reports and requesting blocks needed for testing, ordering cuts for single blocks, and answering or triaging lower complexity inquiries, etc
Solves specimen problems in a timely, thorough and accurate manner, providing appropriate documentation for supervisor review. Makes constructive suggestions for improvements in the laboratory and staffing distribution. Keeps laboratory staff informed regarding specimen and/or handling problems or procedural changes
Oversees training of new staff to ensure that training is completed and documented on a timely basis. Work with the supervisor to annually perform, assess and document competency evaluations of current employees, Maintains confidentiality regarding concerning staff and personnel issues. Provide mentorship to current staff and communication about opportunities for continuing education to all staff
Act as a liaison between laboratories by ordering FFPE tissue cuts in EPIC Beaker, and troubleshooting with Molecular Genetics Director if tissue is scant or exhausted
Ensure that staff follow established departmental policies and division specific processes and guidelines at all times. Integrates new or revised processes into the workplace. Perform biennial review of current documentation per CAP requirements
Helps to maintain, archive and retrieve records or materials. Reports equipment and/or facility problems in a timely manner and provides adequate notice to staff. Maintains and/or notifies appropriate person of supply inventory needs
Under the direction of manager and/or supervisor, may serve in several specialized roles. These include serving as a representative on committees to implement new systems or processes, as division’s envoy for specialized department or hospital related initiatives, and/or work on other projects as assigned by manager or supervisor
Ability to perform all Clinical Laboratory Technician tasks. Must be able to perform tasks on all benches in processing areas to oversee and fill in on all bench whenever needed during short staffing periods. Perform other duties as required or as assigned by manager or director
Plans, organized and assigns staff work assignments and breaks in a manner that maintains smooth workflow regardless of workload. Communicates with supervisor concerning laboratory’s operational status, training needs, personnel issues, and staff concerns. Works with supervisor to review workplace procedures and policies. Reports issues or concerns from other laboratory division or hospital staff through HC1 or other reporting mechanism i.e., Quality Improvement tracking mechanism, incident reports, or Patient Safety Network
Applies principles and techniques related to surgical pathology and histopathology within the scope of practice to pull information form pathology reports that indicate good tumor specimens for genetic testing
Generates corrective action forms for non-conformance events, including investigating root cause, identifying or proposing corrective action, and reviewing with leadership
Perform other duties as required or assigned by supervisor or manager
Qualification
Required
High school graduation or equivalent AND three (3) years of chemical, clinical, or public health laboratory experience
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration
Preferred
Associate or bachelor's degree in science
Anatomic pathology OR Genetics Preanalytical Service experience
Leadership experience
Experience with electronic health record information systems
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Benefits
$3,000 recruitment incentive for eligible new employees joining UW Medicine.
Vacation time and sick time off that accrue monthly, including 12 paid holidays.
State Employee Tuition Exemption Program covering up to 6 credits of qualifying coursework per quarter at the University of Washington or other participating colleges or universities.
Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region.
Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, retirement, and other plan options.
Lots of free fantastic fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U.
Company
University of Washington
University of Washington is an educational institution that provides undergraduate, graduate, and research programs.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$205.35MKey Investors
Avista foundationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAdvanced Research Projects Agency for Health
2025-04-21Grant· $0.01M
2024-09-13Grant
2024-08-13Grant· $21.1M
Leadership Team
Andrew S Allen
Adjunct Professor
Arthur Denny
Founder
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