Laboratory Software Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Bench Technologist Responsibilities

• Supports the Laboratory Operations Manager with scheduling efforts and workflow design in all clinical pathology departments.

• Perform routine and complexclinical chemistry, immunoassay, hematology,microbiology,and molecular diagnostic testingin accordance withestablished laboratory procedures and regulatory standards.

• Process, culture,identify, and workupbacterial, fungal, viral, specimens using manual and automated methodologies.

• Perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing and ensureaccurateinterpretation and reporting of results.

• Perform molecular diagnostic testing including nucleic acid extractionand quantitative PCR.

• Accurately analyze, interpret, verify, and report patient results within established turnaround times.

• Operate,maintain, calibrate, and troubleshootclinical pathologyinstrumentation and equipment.

• Perform quality control, quality assurance, calibration, maintenance, andproficiencytesting activities.

• Review and recognize abnormal, critical, or unusual findings and escalate appropriately according to laboratory policy.

• Maintainaccurateand complete documentation in compliance with laboratory procedures and accreditation requirements.

• Assistwith specimen processing, workflow prioritization, and daily operational coverage across assigned laboratory sections.

• Adhere to all laboratory safety, infection control, biosafety, and HIPAA requirements.

• Participate in contamination prevention practices andmaintainclean molecular workflow environments.

Technical Specialist Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical subject matter expert for assigned microbiology and molecular diagnostic assays, instrumentation, and workflows.

• Lead and support validation, verification, correlation, reference range, and implementation studies for new microbiology and molecular assays, instrumentation, and software systems.

• Develop, review, revise, andmaintainstandard operating procedures (SOPs), policies, competency materials, and technical documentation.

• Investigate and resolve technical issues, assay failures, contamination events, instrument performance concerns, and quality deviations.

• Monitor quality assurance indicators, quality control trends, contamination monitoring, and corrective/preventive action activities.

• Support regulatory inspections, audits, and accreditation activities including CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission, and other applicable agencies.

• Ensure compliance with molecular and microbiology-specific regulatory and biosafety standards.

• Provide technical training, competency assessments, and continuing education support for laboratory personnel.

• Collaborate with laboratory leadership, pathologists,practice physicians, IT, and vendorsregardingassay implementations, workflow optimization, and operational improvements.

• Assistwith evaluation and optimization of laboratory workflows,utilizationpractices, automation opportunities, and turnaround time improvements.

• Support middleware, LIS interface testing, and instrument connectivity activities related to microbiology and molecular platforms.

• Participate in reagent evaluations, inventory management, supply oversight, and vendor coordination.

• Assistwith development and implementation of laboratory quality improvement initiatives and process standardization efforts.

• Support troubleshooting and escalation management for complex patient cases and technical issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or related scientific fieldrequired.

• ASCP certification (MLS/MT, M(ASCP), MB(ASCP), or specialty certification)required.

• Minimum of5-7years of experience in a high-complexity clinical laboratory, preferably in Microbiology and/or Molecular Diagnostics.

• Previouslead technologist, technical specialist, validation, or assay implementation experience preferred.

• Strong knowledge of CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission, and applicable microbiology and molecular regulatory requirements.

• Experience with microbiology and molecular instrumentation, automation platforms, middleware, and laboratory information systems preferred.

• Able to work weekends or holidays as required by the operation.

Pleasenotethis job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilitiesrequired ofthe employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time,with or without notice.

KeyCompetencies

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced laboratoryenvironment.

• Proven experience managing complex projects and cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced, evolvingenvironments.

• Strong strategic thinking skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal, stakeholder, and vendor management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while collaborating effectively acrossteams.

• Proactive, adaptable, andsolutions-oriented mindset with the ability to thrive in ambiguous situations.

• High levelof professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Familiarity with EMR/LIS systems and laboratory integrations is highly desirable.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Travel

• This positionmay require some on-sitetravel to our affiliated office and ASC locationsor othermarkets.

Physical Requirements for theJob:

• Regularly required to sit and stand for extended periods.

• Involves standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, and twisting.

• Adjusting visual acuity to distinguishfine detailsand objects at specificdistance.

• Requires full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10lbs.and occasionally lift and/or moveitemsup to 25lbs.

Pay Range: $90,000 - $120,000 annually
Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, skill level, and geographic location. Compensation may vary depending on the state or region in which the position is located, in accordance with applicable laws.
This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until an offer has been extended
and accepted.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Our Practice is an equal opportunity employer. We do not
discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran
status, or sexual orientation.
The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employment
background check.