Lab Technician

Job Description

The position is responsible for preparing patient samples for testing and determining the acceptability of specimens and results. The role involves performing a variety of manual, semi-automated, and automated biochemical, hematological, microbiological, and blood bank analysis on varied patient specimens, maintaining a high degree of accuracy, reliability, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient samples for testing and determine acceptability of specimens and results.
• Repeat specimen testing as necessary to ensure accuracy.
• Perform Hematology, Chemistry, and Urinalysis testing.
• Perform laboratory tests and procedures using techniques such as ELISA, RNA extraction, and flow cytometry.
• Maintain, calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
• Accurately prepare, label, and store reagents, standards, controls, and specimens for analysis.
• Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
• Recognize normal, abnormal, unusual, and critical results and take appropriate action as established by laboratory policy.
• Verify accuracy of results and initiate corrective action when indicated.

• Experience working in a hospital or clinical laboratory is required.
• Ability to operate and maintain laboratory instruments.
• Experience or proficiency within hematology, clinical chemistry, coagulation, urinalysis, and microscopy is required.
• Proficiency in blood bank operations is highly preferred.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Proficient with computers; familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Coachable and capable of taking and initiating feedback well.
• Proven history of reliability and positive attendance.

• Experience gained through externship is acceptable.
• ASCP certification is advantageous.
• Medical laboratory qualifications are beneficial.

The role is based in a large hospital lab, serving as the central lab for all inpatient patient samples for the hospital. The environment is fast-paced and high-throughput. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 1:00 PM to 9:30 AM, with rotating weekends. The position is initially contracted for three months, with a possibility of extension. The onboarding process includes drug, medical, and back ground checks, along with employment and education verification. The lab setting requires adherence to a professional dress code.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 5, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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