University of Washington · 2 weeks ago
Clinical Laboratory Technician 1, UWMC Microbiology Lab
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$55K/yr - $78K/yr
1+ years expThe University of Washington is a leading health system in Washington, and they are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technician 1 for their Microbiology Lab. The role involves processing specimens, operating laboratory equipment, and ensuring smooth specimen flow while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
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Responsibilities
Accession test requests, track specimens, and look up results in the Laboratory Information System
Batch and un-batch specimens from other divisions and transport them appropriately
Operate the WASP to process approved specimens, perform daily and monthly maintenance and troubleshoot errors
Process bacterial and fungal cultures for all specimen types
Prepare and stain direct smears, including but not limited to, Gram stains, KOH preps, Trichromes, malaria preps
Answer phone calls and direct questions to appropriate personnel
Interact with health care providers and respond to questions concerning specimens in a professional manner
Trouble shoot specimens issues and enter cases in hc1
Follow procedures and know where to find information in Media Lab
Collect and clean glassware, collect and dispose biological waste, and unpack supplies and reagents
Must have working knowledge of the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment, such as biological safety cabinet, centrifuge, cytocentrifuge, stomacher, fume hood, incubators, dry baths, refrigerators and freezers
Performs setup for bacterial susceptibility testing, including disk diffusion, gradient strips, and microtiter panels
Communicate with co-workers so that the specimen processing flows smoothly over breaks and between shifts
Be helpful, courteous and respectful manner with co-workers
Keep the work area clean, organized and stocked
Qualification
Required
High school graduation or equivalent AND one (1) year of chemical, clinical, or public health laboratory experience
Completion of a laboratory assistant course approved by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists
Must have working knowledge of the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment, such as biological safety cabinet, centrifuge, cytocentrifuge, stomacher, fume hood, incubators, dry baths, refrigerators and freezers
Benefits
$3,000 sign-on bonus available for eligible new employees joining the UW Medicine team.
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
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$205.35MKey Investors
Avista foundationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAdvanced Research Projects Agency for Health
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Andrew S Allen
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