Night-Shift Microbiology Lab Technician

Labcorp; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) plan

PTO/FTO

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp in Portland, OR is seeking a Technician to join the Microbiology department. Schedule: Monday-Friday 11:00 PM - 07:30 AM with rotating weekends. Location: 4400 NE Halsey Street, Portland, OR 97213.

You will perform routine and complex procedures, determine specimen acceptability, monitor instruments, and document results to support quality patient care. The ideal candidate has an associate degree in chemical/biological science or medical technology, and at least one year of clinical lab

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a Chemical or Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
• 1 year or more of clinical laboratory testing experience OR an MLS degree.
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria.
• Perform routine and complex technical procedures according to SOPs.
• Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality.
• Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving.
• Prepare, test and evaluate new reagents or controls.
• Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care.
• Perform and document preventative maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
• Assist with processing of specimens when needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear PPE.

Skills

Lab testing

Instrument operation

Quality control

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in chemical/biological science

MLS degree

Tools

LIS familiarity

Job description

Labcorp in Portland, OR is seeking a Technician to join the Microbiology department. Schedule: Monday-Friday 11:00 PM - 07:30 AM with rotating weekends. Location: 4400 NE Halsey Street, Portland, OR 97213.

You will perform routine and complex procedures, determine specimen acceptability, monitor instruments, and document results to support quality patient care. The ideal candidate has an associate degree in chemical/biological science or medical technology, and at least one year of clinical lab