Laboratory Assistant in Vancouver

Job Description

Kickstart your health and science career and gain hands-on laboratory experience supporting cutting-edge diagnostic testing in a fast-paced medical environment. Part time role that's great for current or newly graduated students with a lab science major.

SALARY: $18.00 per hour

LOCATION: Vancouver, WA

SCHEDULE: Part-Time, Mon+Fri+Sat, 8-hour shifts with start time between 9:00 AM–11:00 AM; Temp to hire

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE:

• Build valuable experience: Gain hands-on exposure to specimen processing and laboratory operations.
• Support meaningful healthcare services: Play an important role in medical and healthcare.
• Fast-paced, detail-oriented work: Combine high-volume data entry with specimen handling in a role where accuracy makes a difference.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Accurately enter patient demographics, insurance information, and test requests into the laboratory information system.
• Receive, sort, organize, and route specimens for laboratory testing.
• Review specimens to determine appropriate processing or disposal.
• Scan requisitions and transport specimens to the appropriate laboratory departments.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Experience performing high-volume, accurate data entry; 10-key experience and average typing speed 40-50 WPM with high accuracy.
• Comfortable handling biological samples and fluids. (Bagged and in containers)
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Outlook and Windows OS.
• Experience working in a lab is a plus but not required.
• Associates or Bachelors degree in a lab science or currently pursuing a degree in a lab science.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be comfortable with frequent standing, walking, repetitive computer work, and occasionally lifting up to 20 lbs.