Clinical Laboratory Technician , Genetics & Solid Tumors Lab

Clinical Laboratory Technician 1, Genetics & Solid Tumors Lab

University of Washington – Seattle, WA – Montlake UW Medical Center

Pay Range
$54,828.00 – $78,420.00 annual

• Performs sample acquisition procedures and documents all requests in the associated database.
• Receives and processes specimens from internal and external pathology departments, including accessioning, unbatching, and matching against requisitions.
• Coordinates with UW departments to receive and send specimens and provides backup for Clinical Laboratory Assistant duties when required.
• Provides customer service and builds collaborative relationships with referral labs, answering calls and promoting teamwork across Genetics Division and Specimen Processing Services.
• Contributes to process improvements and quality control, including training new staff, auditing paperwork, maintaining databases, and resolving routine problems.
• Performs other related responsibilities as required.

• High school graduation or equivalent AND one year of chemical, clinical, or public health laboratory experience.
• Or completion of a laboratory assistant course approved by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in science preferred.
• Experience in a major medical hospital laboratory, Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), and pathology LIS (Epic) and CARs databases.
• Experience with Macintosh and Windows personal computers.

• $3,000 recruitment incentive for eligible new employees.
• 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.
• Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) covering multiple forms of public transportation.
• Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, retirement, and other plan options.
• Free fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes through the Whole U.

The Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology at UW Medicine combines sophisticated testing and informatics capabilities with the resources of an academic institution, serving labs and medical facilities both nationally and internationally.

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top‑rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. Our mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge and providing outstanding care.

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. We consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.