Interpath Laboratory

Interpath Laboratory

Chemistry Laboratory Assistant

Pendleton, Oregon · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 6 days ago
ComplianceHIPAAClinical Laboratory TechniquesProblem SolvingOSHA

About the role

  • Start your career with one of the Pacific Northwest's largest independent clinical and anatomic laboratories.
  • As a Laboratory Assistant, you'll gain hands-on experience, work alongside skilled professionals, and take your first step toward a rewarding, purpose-driven career in diagnostic services.
  • OSHA Category: This position involves exposure to blood, body fluids, and/or tissues.

Responsibilities

  • Administrative Tasks: Maintain accurate documentation, answer phones professionally, and ensure compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
  • Reliability: Maintain consistent, punctual, and reliable attendance to ensure continuity of operations and support for our team and patients.
  • Maintain accurate documentation, answer phones professionally, and ensure compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

Requirements

  • Participate in proficiency testing and quality assurance initiatives.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to bend, stoop, and reach to access equipment or supplies.
  • Ensure Quality: Participate in proficiency testing and quality assurance initiatives.
  • Ability to reliably commute to the work location and work the assigned schedule.
  • Physical Requirements
  • Mobility: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
  • Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle lab instruments and computer systems.
  • Lifting: Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
  • Vision & Hearing: Ability to read and interpret data, identify specimens, and communicate clearly in person and by phone.
  • Flexibility: Ability to bend, stoop, and reach to access equipment or supplies.
  • Attention to Detail: Sustained concentration for accurate specimen handling and testing.
  • OSHA Category: This position involves exposure to blood, body fluids, and/or tissues. Employees performing these duties are offered the opportunity to receive the Hepatitis-B vaccination series.

Nice to have

  • Dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to accuracy.
  • Skilled at multitasking and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
  • A collaborative team player who communicates effectively with others.
  • Eager to learn new technology, laboratory processes, and procedures.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • associate's degree or higher preferred.
  • Demonstrated reliable attendance and a consistent work history.
  • Familiarity with patient confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines preferred.

Skills

  • Use automated instruments, electronic systems, and precision tools; provide basic troubleshooting as needed.

Compensation

  • Starting at $19 per hour; commensurate with experience and education

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision with In-Network & Custom Network discounts
  • Support Lab Operations: Assist Medical Technologists (MTs) and Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) with a range of laboratory procedures.

Company info

  • Interpath Laboratory is a family-owned and operated clinical and anatomic pathology laboratory serving communities across Oregon, Washington, Nebraska, and Idaho. With more than 90 locations and over 60 years of steady growth, we are one of the Pacific Northwest's leading independent laboratories, with plans for continued and strategic expansion into the Midwest.
  • We are known for delivering rapid, reliable, and cost-effective laboratory testing while maintaining the flexibility, innovation, and personal connection that come from remaining independent. Our success is built on strong relationships-with our clients, our patients, and most importantly, our employees.
  • At Interpath, we foster a collaborative, supportive work environment where teamwork, professionalism, and positive attitudes matter. We believe great results start with great people, and we are committed to creating a workplace where employees can build meaningful careers while making a real impact in the communities we serve.
  • We are excited to share with you a short video that shows why the Interpath family is so special. Please click here: <a href="http
  • Interpath Laboratory is a family-owned and operated clinical and anatomic pathology laboratory serving communities across Oregon, Washington, Nebraska, and Idaho.
  • With more than 90 locations and over 60 years of steady growth, we are one of the Pacific Northwest's leading independent laboratories, with plans for continued and strategic expansion into the Midwest.
  • We are known for delivering rapid, reliable, and cost-effective laboratory testing while maintaining the flexibility, innovation, and personal connection that come from remaining independent.
  • Our success is built on strong relationships-with our clients, our patients, and most importantly, our employees.
  • At Interpath, we foster a collaborative, supportive work environment where teamwork, professionalism, and positive attitudes matter.
  • We believe great results start with great people, and we are committed to creating a workplace where employees can build meaningful careers while making a real impact in the communities we serve.
  • We are excited to share with you a short video that shows why the Interpath family is so special.
  • Please click here: <a href="http
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