Laboratory Support & Prep Specialist (Entry-Level)

Kashi-Clinical-Laboratories; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Competitive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Kashi Clinical Laboratories in Portland, Oregon is seeking a dependable Laboratory Assistant to join our clinical team. This entry-level role supports daily operations by preparing reagents, maintaining inventory, organizing work areas, and assisting with shipping and equipment maintenance.

The position requires an Associate degree in a related field and emphasizes following detailed procedures, safety practices, and collaborative teamwork within a clinical laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor degree preferred for advancement.
• Experience in a clinical or laboratory setting is a plus.
• Familiarity with standard laboratory safety practices and PPE.
• Ability to accurately follow written procedures and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Receive, accession, and organize specimens per lab procedures.
• Prepare and aliquot reagents and working solutions.
• Maintain inventory and stock supplies for daily operations.
• Label reagents with dates, lot numbers, and initials.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, and shipments of materials.
• Clean and organize work areas; support routine equipment maintenance.
• Document reagent prep, inventory, and activities accurately.
• Follow CAP/CLIA/HIPAA safety guidelines and SOPs.
• Collaborate with technologists and other team members.
• Perform other lab-support duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Follow SOPs

Communication

Independent worker

Education

Associate degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Technology, or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Technology, or related field

Tools

Pipetting

Inventory management

Laboratory equipment handling

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kashi Clinical Laboratories in Portland, Oregon is seeking a dependable Laboratory Assistant to join our clinical team. This entry-level role supports daily operations by preparing reagents, maintaining inventory, organizing work areas, and assisting with shipping and equipment maintenance.

The position requires an Associate degree in a related field and emphasizes following detailed procedures, safety practices, and collaborative teamwork within a clinical laboratory environment.