Laboratory Technologist

Kashi Clinical Laboratories • Portland, OR

2d • $26 - $32

About The Position

Kashi Clinical Laboratories is a small, collaborative clinical laboratory team focused on delivering high-quality, reliable, and timely testing. The Laboratory Technologist performs high-complexity testing in histocompatibility, transcriptomics, molecular pathology, or toxicology. The role follows applicable CLIA, CAP, ASHI, and New York State Department of Health Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program requirements, as well as laboratory policies, quality assurance practices, and safety standards. The technologist may also take on designated lead responsibilities and contribute to staff training, workflow oversight, and procedure development.

Requirements

• At least a bachelor’s degree in biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, or another degree with the appropriate CLIA-required coursework.
• Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of NACES or AICE.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to write legibly and apply basic math skills.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to perform detailed work while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to remain confident and decisive in pressure situations, including staff conflicts and problems.
• Ability to communicate calmly, professionally, and effectively with hospital personnel, clients, patients and families, and the medical/legal community.

Nice To Haves

• Laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and automated laboratory testing accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare reagents and solutions according to standard protocols.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Conduct laboratory quality control procedures to support accurate and reliable results.
• Participate in internal or external proficiency testing, clinical studies, and research activities.
• Evaluate, record, and maintain complete, accurate, and legible test results and records.
• Generate reports and investigate and report discrepancies to the supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality of test, patient, and donor information.
• Comply with federal, state, and local regulations, laboratory policies and procedures, and quality assurance and safety standards.
• Assume lead duties when designated, including record review, supply management, staff training, and workflow oversight.
• Operate the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and maintain competence in its use.
• Present in-service training to staff as needed.
• Attend and participate in general and departmental meetings.
• Assist with developing, reviewing, and validating standard operating procedures.
• Perform other duties requested by the supervisor or laboratory director.

Benefits

• Full medical insurance coverage.
• Full dental insurance coverage.
• Full vision insurance coverage.
• Competitive salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time