Pride Health is hiring a Lab Assistant to support our client’s medical facility based in Portland, OR. This is a 5 month assignment with the possibility of a contract-to-hire opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Title: Lab Assistant

Location: Portland, OR

Duration: 5 Months+

Schedule: We have three open positions for this site. All three are Lab Assistance, mainly collecting urine drug screens. One position is 10:30am-7pm. Two positions are 7am-3:30pm.

Pay Range: $17 per hour

*Pay rate is based on years of experience and educational qualifications.

Position Overview:

A Lab Assistant will be working in a high-volume, production-based environment, performing a vital component of clinical lab science. The role involves a range of duties to ensure the smooth operation of the lab and the accuracy of specimen handling.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Collect and oversee drug screen collections.

Utilize computer systems and paper chain and custody forms to ensure completion.

Receive and sort clinical lab specimens.

Prepare specimens for testing and analysis.

Perform scanning and/or data entry of specimen and patient information.

Ensure all lab equipment is working properly and perform minor instrumentation maintenance.

Troubleshoot any specimen-related issues.

Replenish test bench supplies as needed.

Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Complete record logs and other administrative duties as requested.

Follow all Standard Operating Procedures to ensure safety and quality standards.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Previous medical/lab or production experience is preferred.

Comfort with handling biological specimens.

Ability to accurately identify specimens.

Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills.

High level of attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and multitask.

Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and meet established turnaround times.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.

Must pass a standardized color blindness test.

Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

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Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, , legal support, auto ,home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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