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Job Title : Medical Laboratory Scientist

Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology, or related science.
• Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Lab Scientist (MLS), or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) from ASCP, NCA, AMT, or AAB.
• Experience in a hospital or clinical laboratory setting.
• Proficiency in areas such as hematology, clinical chemistry, coagulation, urinalysis, and / or microscopy.
• Blood Bank experience is highly preferred.
• Proficient with computers and laboratory information systems.
• Experience with Blood Bank operations is required for the 3rd shift and preferred for the 2nd shift.
• Coachable with the ability to take and apply feedback effectively.
• Proven reliability and positive attendance record.

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our dynamic inpatient lab team. As a key member of the laboratory, you will play a crucial role in preparing patient samples for testing, determining the acceptability of specimens, and performing a wide range of laboratory tests using advanced techniques.

Responsibilities

Work Environment

This position is based in a large hospital lab, which serves as the central lab for all inpatient samples. The lab environment is fast-paced and high-throughput. The schedule includes two shifts : a 2nd shift from Monday to Friday, 1 : 00 PM to 9 : 30 PM, and a 3rd shift with a rotating schedule from 9 : 00 PM to 7 : 30 AM. Blood Bank experience is preferred for the 2nd shift and required for the 3rd shift. Initial contracts are for three months, with potential extensions based on business needs and performance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Portland, Oregon.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $47.40 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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