Are you an experienced lab professional? Are you looking to embark on a new challenge in your career, or start your career? If so, LabCorp wants to speak with you about exciting opportunities to join our team as a Technologist in Portland OR. In this position you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at LabCorp: "Improving Health, Improving Lives".
Schedule: Monday-Friday 12:00PM-10:30PM
Location: 1225 NE 2nd avenue, Portland, OR
Department: Toxicology Lab
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria
- Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures
- 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
- Perform and document preventive 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 appropriate personal protective equipment
- Follow chain of custody rules when handling specimens and samples
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Requirements:
- Bachelors' of science degree in biology or chemistry, or equivalent.
- Prior affiliation with OFNHP is preferred
- 1 year of experience in a clinical laboratory is required
- Previous Experience in Toxicology
- CLIA qualified for high complexity testing
- ASCP certification as a Medical Technologist (or equivalent) is a plus
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Proficient with computers
- High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
- Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen
- Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs
- Familiarity with laboratory information systems (especially Cerner Millenium and Horizon) are a plus
- Experience in a chain of custody and/or a forensic environment is a plus
- Experience with regulated and non-regulated drug testing is a plus
- Experience with automated testing systems, and/or mass spectrometers (operation and troubleshooting) is a plus
- Experience in sample preparation and purifications is a plus
- Experience in small molecule analysis is a plus
Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.For more detailed information, pleaseclick here.
Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.
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