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Senior Clinical Laboratory Technician - Infectious Diseases

Washington University in St. Louis
Northwest Tower, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Aug 2025
💰 $61,680/yr

About the role

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Position performs routine and/or special assays on blood, tissue, and body fluids.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Performs routine assays according to laboratory standard operating procedures, including specimen processing, instrument maintenance, cleaning and minor troubleshooting, lab supply inventory and storage; may perform special assays with supervision by a senior medical technologist or supervisor.

  • May perform cell culture, understands and uses aseptic technique. Prepares reagents used in laboratory procedures.

  • Assesses quality of samples for processing and cell culture. Recognizes problem situations and participates in problem solving; informs supervisor and lab leadership of unusual situations and requests technical assistance.

  • May assist with validation of new assays; compiles data for supervisory review; utilizes database, spreadsheet, and word processing programs.

  • Complies with all regulatory and client requirements for testing and documentation.

  • Demonstrates a general understanding of assay methods and clinical relevance; participates in relevant continuing education.

  • Assists supervisor and lab leadership with other duties and special projects as needed.

Working Conditions:

Job Location

  • Work is performed in a clinical laboratory

Physical Effort

  • Requires some physical effort

Equipment

  • Requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Requires operation of lab equipment and computers

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.


Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.


Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.


Skills:

Not Applicable


Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.


Certifications:

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - ASCP Board of Certification


Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Assay, Cell Cultures, Communication, Continuing Learning, Data Management, Laboratory Medicine, Teamwork

Grade

C08-H

Salary Range

$20.57 - $30.84 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

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Company

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