Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Listing ID:

4489729

Job Title:

Medical Laboratory Scientist Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Portland

Date Posted:

05/10/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Medical Laboratory Scientist US-OR-Portland Requisition ID:

2026-39210

Position Category:

Laboratory

Job Type:

AFSCME union represented

Position Type:

Regular Full-Time

Posting Department:

Microbiology & Molecular Laboratory

Posting Salary Range:

$39.12•$53.70 per hour with offer based on experience, education and internal equity

Posting FTE:

1.00

Posting Schedule:

Friday•Monday

Posting Hours:

11:00am•9:30 pm

HR Mission:

Healthcare

Drug Testable:

Yes

LinkedIn Job Code:

#LI-EC1 Department Overview This position provides technical support to complete laboratory testing for OHSU hospital and clinic patients. The Medical Laboratory Scientist aids clinicians in the diagnosis, treatment & prevention of diseases by accurately testing patient microbiology specimens, correlating data & reporting results in a timely manner to support quality patient. Specimen processing, culture reading from different sources, performing identification and susceptibility testing for different organisms, and result reporting is performed independently after appropriate training. Supervisor or director review of results is required in situations dictated by policy or procedure. Employees in this class have general knowledge of laboratory and Microbiology, specific terminology, equipment, materials, techniques, and safety procedures. The person filling this position will be of professional demeanor and perform their duties with an attitude, which will best serve the clients of the department.

Function/Duties of Position Laboratory Testing:

The Microbiology Technologist, aids clinicians in the diagnosis, treatment & prevention of diseases by accurately testing patient microbiology specimens, performing ID and susceptibilities & reporting results in a timely manner to support quality patient care Handles and stores samples in a manner which prevents contamination or mislabeling. Ensure compliance with Quality control to affect highest quality patient care. Performs daily, weekly and monthly QC to follow and comply with CAP requirements. Prepares samples for testing. Determines acceptability of microbiology and molecular specimens and results. Interprets and reads cultures, performs susceptibility testing and results them accordingly using M100 guidelines and CAP requirements. Reports test results via computer and telephone.

Equipment Quality Control and Maintenance:

Ensure compliance w/ Quality Control & Quality Assurance Programs includi Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Job Classification:

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation

Salary:

Not Provided Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 At least 1 year

Education Required:

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

N/A