Laboratory Assistant at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon

Job Description:

Oregon Health & Science University

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.


Laboratory Assistant

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 2024-29855
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Laboratory
Portland, OR (Downtown)

Overview

The Laboratory Assistant supports the Knight Diagnostic Laboratory by performing duties such as printing labels/slides, scanning H&Es, performing WBCs, quantitating DNA/RNA, cleaning instruments, managing inventory, and other duties to assure the laboratory's smooth day-to-day operation.

Duties Include but are not limited to:

• Assisting Histopathology Shared Resources in clinical workflows including but not limited to: Printing labels and slides for new cases and stained slides and label accurately. Scanning H&E and IHC slides, checking blocks and slides for accuracy to confirm each block and case match. Setting up the bench station for the tech including turning on autostainer, remove lids and fill water bath. Coverslip stained slides. Contacting EHS for waste pickup. Moving samples and supplies between HSR and KDL.
• Performs leukocyte cell counts using Sysmex 300, including daily QC using commercial standards and complete documentation of target values. Assesses DNA/RNA sample quantity and quality as appropriate using Qubit/Qubit Flex and performs QC. Create normalized DNA aliquots and manage long-term sample storage.
• Maintain inventory of reagents and supplies for the laboratory. Make and aliquot reagents used in the laboratory per protocol.
• Monitor temperatures for incubators, refrigerators, and freezers. Monitor eye wash stations and diH2O purity.
• Retrieve specimens and/or charts as needed by technologists and director. Assist technologists and directors with miscellaneous tasks as requested. Follows established safety procedures in all areas of the lab.

Responsibilities

• High school diploma
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time
• Must have excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills: both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems
• Must be proficient with computers running Windows and PC applications e.g. MS Excel, Oracle, Access, Word and PowerPoint)
• Must have demonstrated excellent customer service skills both on the phone and in person
• Must possess energy and drive to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships

Qualifications

• At least two years of college lab science courses, plus one year of college math or computer courses
• Clinical laboratory work experience, including general knowledge of laboratory terminology, equipment, materials and techniques, and safety
• Experience with sterilizing procedures is strongly preferred

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