Senior Clinical Technologist

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

The Senior Clinical Technologist (aka lead or coordinator) independently performs lab tests and processes on patient samples or products which involves analytical instruments. The role provides training to others, leads projects, and supports laboratory operations. Each Senior Clinical Technologist is the primary team member responsible for the day-to-day technical oversight of their assigned area or bench.

This position is located at the Fred Hutch South Lake Union campus at 825 Eastlake Ave E., Seattle WA 98109.

Variable Sun through Sat - 40 hours per week - 1.0 FTE - Weekdays 5:30a to 10:30p; Sat/Sun/Holiday 6a to 6:30p.

Responsibilities

• Performs all the primary responsibilities of a Clinical Technologist
• Provides new laboratory staff orientation, training, and competency assessments
• Initiates or leads projects
• Primary responsibility for quality control troubleshooting, set-up (i.e. new lots), and maintenance/review in assigned area
• Primary oversight of instrument operations including managing required maintenance, complex troubleshooting, supply management, and regulatory compliance in assigned area
• Primary responsibility for management of CAP requirements associated with assigned area
• Develop policies and procedures

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science; or medical technology from an accredited institution; or a Bachelor's degree and equivalent education and training as defined in 42CFR493.1489(b)(3). Must meet the CLIA education requirements for a high complexity testing
• 4 years of accumulated laboratory experience, including 1 year training and experience in the designated discipline or area of service.
• At least 1 year of previous experience in a lead/senior tech/coordinator role or above (i.e., supervisor, manager, etc., must be verified by title) in a clinical lab with a total of 2 years of clinical lab experience performing high complexity testing in lieu of 4 total years may also be acceptable.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist or an equivalent certification with certified maintenance of continuing education through ASCP, AMT or AAB, required within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to train students, new graduates, and experienced team members
• Ability to interpret applicable laboratory regulations
• Proficient with MS Office Suite
• Ability to develop and/or present content to senior leaders and other groups
• Must be able to differentiate between colors and pass a standardized color vision screen to perform this role
• Demonstrated experience with change management, conflict resolution, and complex problem solving

Preferred:

• At least 2 years of laboratory training or experience, or both, in nonwaived testing, in hematology and/or chemistry. Meets the CLIA training and experience requirements for a high complexity general supervisor and technical consultant in hematology and/or chemistry.
• Certified CAP Inspector Team Member

The hourly pay range for this position is from $45.91 to $68.85 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

This position is located at the Fred Hutch South Lake Union campus at 825 Eastlake Ave E., Seattle WA 98109.

Variable Sun through Sat - 40 hours per week - 1.0 FTE - Weekdays 5:30a to 10:30p; Sat/Sun/Holiday 6a to 6:30p

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks). 

Additional Information

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at [email protected] or by calling 206-667-4700.