Microbiology Technician

Accede Solutions Inc (accedesolution.com); Portland (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Accede Solutions Inc. seeks a Laboratory Technician with at least 2 years of Electron Microscopy experience for a 13-week assignment in Portland, OR. The role requires hands-on specimen prep, ultramicrotomy, and operation of TEM/SEM equipment, with ASCP-HT certification required and ASCP-HTL preferred.

The position features a 7:00 AM–3:00 PM schedule and a potential extension based on project needs, with familiarity in Epic charting systems as a preferred qualification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical or biological science field
• Minimum 2 years of recent Electron Microscopy experience
• Hands-on experience with specimen preparation and ultramicrotomy
• Experience operating TEM and/or SEM equipment
• Strong knowledge of laboratory quality assurance and regulatory requirements
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced laboratory environment

Skills

Electron Microscopy

TEM/SEM operation

Specimen preparation

Ultramicrotomy

Laboratory QA & Regs

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological science

Tools

Epic charting system

Job description

Contract: 13 weeks with potential for extension

Schedule: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Experience: Minimum 2 years

Travel Experience: Required

Charting System: Epic preferred

Teaching Hospital Experience: Preferred

Required Certification:

• ASCP-HT – Required
• ASCP-HTL – Preferred

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science field
• Minimum 2 years of recent Electron Microscopy experience
• Hands‑on experience with specimen preparation and ultramicrotomy
• Experience operating TEM and/or SEM equipment
• Strong knowledge of laboratory quality assurance and regulatory requirements
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced laboratory environment