Clinical Specialist Jobs in Washington
Clinical Specialist jobs in Washington are in strong demand, concentrated in medical device and pharmaceutical sales, hospital clinical operations, and health technology, with openings at every level from entry-level associate to senior clinical specialist. Seattle, Bellevue, and Spokane lead hiring volume, with major employers like UW Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Washington, and Stryker maintaining consistent clinical specialist rosters across the state. Cardiology, oncology, and surgical device support are among the most active specialties right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Adaptive, we're Powering the Age of Immune Medicine. Our goal is to harness the power of the adaptive immune system to transform the way diseases are diagnosed and treated.
As an Adapter, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives. With Adaptive, you'll create a career highlight through collaboration with bright, curious colleagues working at the apex of innovation and application.
It's time for your next chapter. Discover your story with Adaptive.
Position Overview
The Senior Clinical Trial Specialist will be responsible for supporting and contributing to the Adaptive Biotechnologies Dx Customer Operations team to ensure our customers and their patients have an exceptional experience. This position will directly support clinical trials for the company's commercially available diagnostic product, clonoSEQ™, which is an assay for the detection and monitoring of minimal residual disease (MRD).
Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions
- Maintain the Clinical Trial Managers in maintaining detailed requirements of MRD-related trial protocols, facilitating sample processing and data generation
- Support Adaptive Biotechnologies' Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team as needed in the design and management of Adaptive's clinical trial collaborations
- Partner with Quality Assurance to document deviations and nonconformances in accordance with GCLP practices
- Coordinate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding dual workflow patient samples
- Lead cross-functional efforts to create customer-specific collateral for clinical trials.
- Assist customers with patient linking requests which may involve re-accessioning or re-processing events
- Tier II support for customer issue and complaint resolution
- Lead onboarding activities for new clinical trial customers
- Serve as point of contact for trial investigators and/or their staff to answer or triage trial-related questions regarding ordering, specimen type and sample processing, and reporting timeframes
- Attend clinical trial investigator / participating site meetings and generate meeting / project documentation as needed
- Partner with BSM and Lab Operations teams to ensure smooth sample receipt, processing and results delivery in accordance with contractual trial agreements and analytical plan
- Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on assigned clinical trial requirements
- Work closely with many of the company's internal departments, including Biological Sample Management, Lab Operations, and Accounts Receivable, Medical Affairs, and Quality Assurance
- Work with the larger Dx Customer Operations team to streamline processes, ensure efficiency and improve existing standard operating procedures
- Contribute to a culture of success and ongoing business goal achievement
- All other duties as assigned
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2 to 4 years of prior Clinical Trials, Clinical Services or Client Services experience is highly preferred
- Experience working with GCLP trials or in an FDA regulated environment preferred
- Strong customer and patient focus with a demonstrated understanding of HIPAA requirements
- Familiarity with basic laboratory and customer service-related systems such as LIMS and SFDC
- Strong attention to detail and meticulous data entry skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks to completion in a dynamic office setting
- Effective and professional communication skills for engagement with both internal and external personnel
- Excellent written communication skills are required, including technical proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- Flexible team-player with the ability to take on new assignments
Working Conditions
- Some travel may be required
#LI-Remote
Compensation
Salary Range: $80,200 - 120,400
Possible "other compensation" elements to include:
- equity grant
- bonus eligible
ALERT: Malicious groups posing as Adaptive employees have recently used fraudulent email aliases to extend employment offers, provide fake documents, and request sensitive personal and financial information. Legitimate Adaptive employment opportunities are initiated through our careers page and extended after multiple interviews with verified employees. Adaptive does not ask new hires to purchase anything out-of-pocket, including home office supplies and equipment.
Interested in this position, but don't meet all the requirements? Adaptive is committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams across our organization. Please consider applying even if your experience doesn't match all the qualifications; you may be the exact candidate we're searching for!
Adaptive is not currently sponsoring candidates requiring work authorization support for this position.
Adaptive's posted compensation information includes a base salary (or hourly rate) range and summary of other available total compensation. The base salary range represents a minimum-to-maximum salary (or hourly rate) available to candidates upon extension of offer. Base salary is thoughtfully considered upon offer and is determined through multiple evaluation checks throughout the interview process, including: a candidate's ability to meet minimum qualifications (skills/experience/education), a candidate's ability to thoughtfully address preferred qualifications, current market conditions, and internal pay equity. Listed base salary is exclusive of bonus, commission, equity, differential pay, benefits, and other incentives.
Adaptive's benefits at-a-glance.
Adaptive Biotechnologies is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Please refer the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster for more information. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email hr@adaptivebiotech.com.
If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail accommodations@adaptivebiotech.com. This email is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: Adaptive Biotechnologies values our relationships with our Recruitment Partners and will only accept resumes from those partners who have active agreements with Adaptive. Adaptive Biotechnologies is not responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited or are received by any employee of Adaptive Biotechnologies who is not a member of the Human Resources team.
At Adaptive, we're Powering the Age of Immune Medicine. Our goal is to harness the power of the adaptive immune system to transform the way diseases are diagnosed and treated.
As an Adapter, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives. With Adaptive, you'll create a career highlight through collaboration with bright, curious colleagues working at the apex of innovation and application.
It's time for your next chapter. Discover your story with Adaptive.
Position Overview
The Senior Clinical Trial Specialist will be responsible for supporting and contributing to the Adaptive Biotechnologies Dx Customer Operations team to ensure our customers and their patients have an exceptional experience. This position will directly support clinical trials for the company's commercially available diagnostic product, clonoSEQ™, which is an assay for the detection and monitoring of minimal residual disease (MRD).
Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions
- Maintain the Clinical Trial Managers in maintaining detailed requirements of MRD-related trial protocols, facilitating sample processing and data generation
- Support Adaptive Biotechnologies' Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team as needed in the design and management of Adaptive's clinical trial collaborations
- Partner with Quality Assurance to document deviations and nonconformances in accordance with GCLP practices
- Coordinate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding dual workflow patient samples
- Lead cross-functional efforts to create customer-specific collateral for clinical trials.
- Assist customers with patient linking requests which may involve re-accessioning or re-processing events
- Tier II support for customer issue and complaint resolution
- Lead onboarding activities for new clinical trial customers
- Serve as point of contact for trial investigators and/or their staff to answer or triage trial-related questions regarding ordering, specimen type and sample processing, and reporting timeframes
- Attend clinical trial investigator / participating site meetings and generate meeting / project documentation as needed
- Partner with BSM and Lab Operations teams to ensure smooth sample receipt, processing and results delivery in accordance with contractual trial agreements and analytical plan
- Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on assigned clinical trial requirements
- Work closely with many of the company's internal departments, including Biological Sample Management, Lab Operations, and Accounts Receivable, Medical Affairs, and Quality Assurance
- Work with the larger Dx Customer Operations team to streamline processes, ensure efficiency and improve existing standard operating procedures
- Contribute to a culture of success and ongoing business goal achievement
- All other duties as assigned
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2 to 4 years of prior Clinical Trials, Clinical Services or Client Services experience is highly preferred
- Experience working with GCLP trials or in an FDA regulated environment preferred
- Strong customer and patient focus with a demonstrated understanding of HIPAA requirements
- Familiarity with basic laboratory and customer service-related systems such as LIMS and SFDC
- Strong attention to detail and meticulous data entry skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks to completion in a dynamic office setting
- Effective and professional communication skills for engagement with both internal and external personnel
- Excellent written communication skills are required, including technical proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- Flexible team-player with the ability to take on new assignments
Working Conditions
- Some travel may be required
#LI-Remote
Compensation
Salary Range: $80,200 - 120,400
Possible "other compensation" elements to include:
- equity grant
- bonus eligible
ALERT: Malicious groups posing as Adaptive employees have recently used fraudulent email aliases to extend employment offers, provide fake documents, and request sensitive personal and financial information. Legitimate Adaptive employment opportunities are initiated through our careers page and extended after multiple interviews with verified employees. Adaptive does not ask new hires to purchase anything out-of-pocket, including home office supplies and equipment.
Interested in this position, but don't meet all the requirements? Adaptive is committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams across our organization. Please consider applying even if your experience doesn't match all the qualifications; you may be the exact candidate we're searching for!
Adaptive is not currently sponsoring candidates requiring work authorization support for this position.
Adaptive's posted compensation information includes a base salary (or hourly rate) range and summary of other available total compensation. The base salary range represents a minimum-to-maximum salary (or hourly rate) available to candidates upon extension of offer. Base salary is thoughtfully considered upon offer and is determined through multiple evaluation checks throughout the interview process, including: a candidate's ability to meet minimum qualifications (skills/experience/education), a candidate's ability to thoughtfully address preferred qualifications, current market conditions, and internal pay equity. Listed base salary is exclusive of bonus, commission, equity, differential pay, benefits, and other incentives.
Adaptive's benefits at-a-glance.
Adaptive Biotechnologies is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Please refer the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster for more information. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email hr@adaptivebiotech.com.
If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail accommodations@adaptivebiotech.com. This email is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: Adaptive Biotechnologies values our relationships with our Recruitment Partners and will only accept resumes from those partners who have active agreements with Adaptive. Adaptive Biotechnologies is not responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited or are received by any employee of Adaptive Biotechnologies who is not a member of the Human Resources team.
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Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Clinical Specialist Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Medical Devices
- Science & Research
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical specialist jobs across Washington.
- Active Washington State nursing or healthcare professional license where the role requires clinical practice
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, life sciences, or a directly related clinical field
- Minimum two to three years of hands-on clinical or patient-care experience in a relevant specialty
- Demonstrated ability to train clinical staff and deliver in-service education to healthcare teams
- Experience with medical devices, diagnostics, or clinical software used in acute care settings
- Strong cross-functional communication skills for working with physicians, OR staff, and procurement teams
Clinical Specialist Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical specialist in Washington?
Most clinical specialist roles in Washington require a relevant clinical degree, typically a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a degree in a health science, or a field tied to the specialty, plus Washington State licensure through the Department of Health where direct patient care or clinical practice is involved. From there, employers look for specialized experience in a target area such as cardiology, oncology, or surgical devices before moving into a specialist role.
Which companies hire clinical specialists in Washington?
Employers hiring clinical specialists in Washington right now include Shields Health Solutions, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, and Abbott, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Washington's concentration of health systems, medical device companies, and life sciences firms in the Puget Sound region makes it one of the more active markets for this role on the West Coast.
Which Washington cities have the most clinical specialist jobs?
Seattle, Yakima, and Renton have the most clinical specialist openings in Washington right now. Seattle and Bellevue dominate because of the region's density of major health systems, medical device firms, and life sciences employers, while Spokane draws steady demand as the largest healthcare hub in eastern Washington, serving as a regional referral center for a wide catchment area.
Are there remote clinical specialist jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. Clinical specialist work is largely hands-on, requiring on-site presence in hospitals, surgical suites, or outpatient clinics. About 89% of clinical specialist openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those tend to be in roles focused on clinical education, software training, or account management rather than direct device or bedside support.
How can I get hired as a clinical specialist in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a clinical support or coordinator role at a Washington health system such as UW Medicine, Providence, or MultiCare, where you build exposure to a specialty before transitioning into a specialist position. New graduates with a relevant clinical degree should look for associate clinical specialist programs offered by medical device companies with Washington offices, or apply to residency programs within larger hospital systems that develop staff into specialty roles.
Where can I find and apply to clinical specialist jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to clinical specialist jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings across health systems, medical device firms, and clinical technology companies. Find roles that fit your specialty and experience level and apply directly from the listing.
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