Washington State Department of Health · 21 hours ago
Laboratory Technician Lead, Support Services (Lab Tech 3) DOH8784
Shoreline, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expWashington State’s Public Health Laboratories play a critical behind-the-scenes role in protecting communities statewide. This hands-on Lead role involves providing daily leadership to staff in laboratory operations, ensuring safety and efficiency in specimen handling and media preparation.
Government Administration
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
Competitive benefits package
Flexibility
Growth
Stability
Company
Washington State Department of Health
Washington State Department of Health (DOH) works with federal, state, tribal, and local partners to help people in Washington stay healthy and safe.
Founded in 1989Tumwater, Washington, US
1001-5000 employees
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