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Medical Laboratory Scientist

Actalent • Portland, OR • 14h ago

Medical OR Clinical Lab Scientist

MUST HAVE ASCP LICENSE!!! OR IN PROCESS OF GETTING

Shifts Available:

9p-7:30a 4x10's either Sat-Tues OR Sun-Wed

Job Description

Join a dynamic and fast-paced inpatient laboratory environment as a Medical Lab Scientist III, specializing in Blood Bank Medical Technology. You will be responsible for preparing patient samples, performing a range of laboratory tests, and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of results to support quality patient care.

Responsibilities

Prepare patient samples for testing and determine the acceptability of specimens and results.

Repeat specimen testing as necessary to ensure accuracy.

Perform Hematology, Chemistry, and Urinalysis testing.

Conduct laboratory tests and procedures using techniques such as ELISA, RNA extraction, and flow cytometry.

Carry out manual, semi-automated, and automated biochemical, hematological, microbiological, and/or blood bank analyses on varied patient specimens.

Maintain, calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.

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 the accuracy of results and initiate corrective action when indicated.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology, or related science.

Certified Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Lab Scientist (MLS), or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) certification from ASCP, NCA, AMT, or AAB.

Blood Bank experience is required.

Experience in a hospital or clinical laboratory setting, including externships.

Proficiency in hematology, clinical chemistry, coagulation, urinalysis, and/or microscopy.

Ability to operate and maintain laboratory instruments.

Strong communication and organizational skills.

High level of attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with laboratory information systems is a plus.

Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Coachable and able to take and initiate feedback well.

Proven history of reliability and positive attendance.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $45.00/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 12, 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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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