Medical Laboratory Scientist
On-sitePortland, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Extract DNA/RNA from human tissues using manual or automated methods, quantitate samples, and prepare PCR reactions while minimizing contamination risks. Resolve PCR fragments via gel electrophoresis, hybridization, real-time PCR, or sequencing, and determine specimen acceptability using defined quality metrics. Repeats analysis to ensure accuracy and reports results via computer and telephone. Calibrate laboratory equipment regularly, run quality control checks against known standards, and perform maintenance including cleaning, sterilizing glassware, and replacing worn components. Maintain reagent and consumable inventories, prepare orders for replacements, and handle samples to prevent degradation or mislabeling. Positions may require flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays, with potential travel between sites.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in medical technology, Clinical Lab Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Chemical or Biological field
- current certification MT (ASCP), or MLS (ASCP) within 90 days of hire
- Current certification and credential maintenance
- Completion of a 2-year accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program
- MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification within 90 days of hire
- 4 years of experience in a clinical laboratory
- Bachelor's degree in a Chemical or Biological field
- four years' experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician in a clinical laboratory performing testing and related tasks
- working flexible schedules including nights weekends and holidays
- working at multiple laboratory or hospital sites
- traveling between laboratories and sites
- exposure to blood and body fluids, chemical hazards, radiation
- working in a somewhat noisy and crowded environment
- wearing gloves and other Personal Protective Equipment for long periods of time
Desired Qualifications
- Certification as MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) or by AMT preferred
- BS in Medical Laboratory Science
- Certification as MB (ASCP), MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) or by AMT preferred
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