The Medical Lab Scientist position provides technical support in the Core Laboratory to complete laboratory testing for OHSU hospital and clinic patients. The incumbent will be a qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist with generalist experience or equivalent capable of performing laboratory testing and associated activities needed to support the technical services provided by the Core Lab.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Science with a clinical lab externship
- Current certification as MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) within 90 days of hire
- Completion of a 2 year accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program
- Certification as MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) or by AMT preferred
- 4 years of experience in a clinical laboratory
- General knowledge of laboratory terminology, equipment, materials and techniques, regulations and safety
- Skill in handling of laboratory specimens, record keeping and laboratory equipment
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions accurately, and operate and maintain standard laboratory equipment
Benefits
- Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
- Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
- Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
- Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
- 8 paid holidays per year
- Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
