Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Laboratory Assistant Job Locations US-OR-Portland Requisition ID 2024-29904 Position Category Laboratory Position Type Regular Full-Time Job Type AFSCME union represented Department Knight Diagnostics Lab - Knight Cancer Institute Salary Range Range minimum: $21.23 per hr. Starting salary will be determined based on education, experience, and internal equity at the time of offer FTE 1.00 Schedule Monday through Friday Hours To be determined HR Mission School of Medicine Drug Testable Yes Department Overview

The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute is a pioneer in personalized cancer treatment and research, led by Dr. Brian Druker, whose development of Gleevec transformed Chronic Myeloid Leukemia from a fatal disease to a manageable one and proved that targeted therapies can work. The institute focuses on precision oncology, the early detection, prevention, and treatment of cancer, and creating a welcoming and supportive environment for its caregivers, researchers, and support personnel. Knight affiliates subscribe to three guiding principles: we are bold, we are supportive, and we work as a connected team in our fight to end cancer as we know it.  We’d love for you to join us!

 

With decades of academic laboratory experience in pathology and genetics, the Knight Diagnostic Laboratories deliver advanced diagnostic testing to make personalized medicine a reality. Specializing in oncology, rare genetic disorders, and infectious diseases, the laboratories are CLIA-certified and CAP accredited. Our Medical Directors and seasoned technical staff have many years of experience in clinical testing and test development. They are dedicated to providing the best quality service for physicians and their patients. Through our close partnership with the Knight BioLibrary and Histopathology Shared Resource Laboratories, research investigators can gain access to human biological specimens, histology, and immunohistochemistry services.

 

Every Knight Cancer employee is expected to embody our guiding principles:

We act BOLDLY—Breakthroughs require pushing the boundaries of science, exploring new frontiers, and thinking differentlyWe SUPPORT each other—Respect leads to trust, which leads to excellenceWe work as a CONNECTED team — We must leverage our collective brain power to conquer cancer because no one individual can do it alone Function/Duties of Position

The Laboratory Assistant supports the Knight Diagnostic Genetics Laboratory by performing duties including cleaning glassware and instruments, sterilizing glassware and instruments making performing other duties to assure smooth day-to-day operation of the laboratory. 

 

Duties include but are not limited to:

Wash laboratory glassware and other equipment/instruments.  Distribute clean glassware and equipment.  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 the director.  Assist technologists and directors with miscellaneous tasks as requested.  Follows established safety procedures in all areas of the lab. Required Qualifications High school diploma and at least two years of college science courses plus one year of college math or computer coursesOR High school diploma and successful completion of a lab Assistant Training Program including clinical lab experienceAbility to prioritize multiple tasks at one timeExcellent communication, analytical and organizational skills:  both written and verbalAbility to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problemsIntermediate skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Access, Word, and PowerPoint) on Window OS. Ability to accurately type 60wpmMust have demonstrated excellent customer service skills both on the phone and in personMust possess energy and drive to coordinate multiple projects simultaneouslyAbility to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships Preferred Qualifications At least two years of college lab science courses, plus one year of college math or computer coursesClinical laboratory work experience including general knowledge of laboratory terminology, equipment, materials and techniques, and safetyExperience with sterilizing procedures strongly preferredWorking knowledge of Oracle Additional Details

Apply online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume/CV.

 

We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:

Medical, dental and vision coverage at no or low cost to employeesCovered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependentsSeveral retirement plans to choose from with contributions from OHSU104 hours of vacation time per year (increases over time)96 hours of sick leave a year (prorated for part-time employees)Commuter subsidiesTuition reimbursementAccess to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefitsAnnual RaisesGrowth/Development OpportunitiesEmployee discounts to local and major businesses

 

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