NEOGOV · 12 hours ago
Laboratory Technician Lead, Support Services (Lab Tech 3) DOH8784
King County - Shoreline, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$4,769.10/mo - $6,412.35/mo
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Laboratory Technician Lead within the Washington State Department of Health's Public Health Laboratories. This hands-on leadership role involves overseeing daily operations in laboratory support services, ensuring safety and efficiency in media preparation and specimen handling.
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Responsibilities
Provide frontline leadership and daily coordination for Support Services staff across media prep, glassware, dish room, stockroom, mailroom, and kit preparation
Train and support staff, including onboarding, annual competencies, and cross-training
Monitor workflows, prioritize tasks, and ensure critical lab support functions meet safety, quality, and turnaround expectations
Prepare microbiological media and reagents using approved protocols and quality controls
Maintain and update procedures, logs, and documentation tied to safety, quality, and equipment maintenance
Serve as the go-to lead when the supervisor is unavailable, coordinating staffing, resolving issues, and escalating concerns as needed
Support quality assurance, data entry, and use of lab systems that track inventory, supplies, and media production
Step in where needed to keep operations moving, including emergency response or backup coverage for specimen receiving
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree or higher in biology, microbiology, chemistry, environmental science, laboratory science, or a closely related field AND one (1) or more years of experience working in a laboratory environment supporting laboratory operations, media preparation, specimen handling, or laboratory logistics
One (1) of more years of training in medical technology or education in college with courses in laboratory sciences AND two (2) or more years of experience working in a laboratory environment supporting laboratory operations, media preparation, specimen handling, or laboratory logistics
Three (3) or more years of experience working in a laboratory environment supporting laboratory operations, media preparation, specimen handling, or laboratory logistics
Experience in laboratory operations or laboratory support functions within a regulated or SOP driven environment
Knowledge of general laboratory safety principles, quality control practices, and documentation requirements
Proficient in using standard office productivity software such as Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and similar tools for documentation, tracking, and communication
Experience using computerized systems to enter, review, and track operational or laboratory related data
Skill in reading, interpreting, and following technical instructions, written procedures, and standard operating protocols
Experience in training, leading, or mentoring others on technical tasks, processes, or equipment
Ability to maintain accurate records related to work activities, quality checks, training, or equipment usage
Preferred
Experience working in a public health, clinical, environmental, or microbiology laboratory
Experience preparing laboratory media, reagents, or chemical solutions following approved protocols
Experience operating or supporting laboratory equipment such as autoclaves, balances, pH meters, refrigerators, freezers, or dishwashers
Experience with laboratory QA QC programs, corrective actions, or preventative maintenance documentation
Experience training staff across multiple functional areas or rotating operational stations
Experience with laboratory information systems, inventory systems, or supply tracking tools such as LIMS or asset management systems
Experience with specimen receiving chain of custody processes, shipping, or regulated materials handling
Experience supporting high volume operations, surge work, or emergency response activities
Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165.
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
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