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Pwc

AI & GenAI Data Scientist - Manager

Portland, OR · On-site

$99K - $232K/yr

Management Information Systems, Computer and Information Science, Systems Engineering, Mathematics ... PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the ...

Alliance

Entry Level Compliance Technician

Portland, OR · On-site

$23 - $27/hr

As a Entry Level Compliance Technician, you will work in a rapidly growing industry protecting the ... science recommended/preferred. * 5+ years of testing experience, including auditing experience ...

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An Entry Level Scientist is a professional starting their career in a scientific field, typically working in research, laboratory analysis, or data collection. They assist senior scientists with experiments, documentation, and reporting findings. Responsibilities vary by industry but often involve conducting tests, analyzing results, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a background in science are essential. This role provides foundational experience for career growth in scientific research or applied sciences.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Scientist job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $117,721 per year, or $56.6 per hour.

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Springfield, OR • On-site

The US Oncology Network
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees
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$22.77 - $57.79/hr

Full-time

Life, Retirement

Posted 21 days ago

US Oncology rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 110 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Overview
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Willamette Valley Cancer Center strives to provide the absolute best care for our patients and our community. Part of that mission includes providing as many services in-house as possible, including Laboratory Services. To help support that team, we are looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist to support our Eugene/Springfield locations. This individual will be part of our laboratory team and take part in specimen analysis, laboratory testing, quality assurance tasks, and other various lab procedures as needed. A strong background in laboratory experience is preferred, with at least one year of experience required. This position will also provide some high level support to our Springfield location as needed.
The general pay scale for the Medical Laboratory Scientist position at WVCI is $22.77-$57.79. The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to: prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, internal equity etc.
Employment Type: Full-time
Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)
Location: Eugene/Springfield
Responsibilities
  • Assists with special procedures as needed (i.e. bone marrows in the room).
  • Follows the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results.
  • Performs specimen analysis of all Chemistry, Hematology and Immunology specimens.
  • Maintains and operates all laboratory equipment. Performs daily, weekly and monthly instrument maintenance as indicated.
  • Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies and documents all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance. Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrators, and reagents.
  • Participates in proficiency testing by performing sample analysis and reporting results at least once a year.
  • Prepares peripheral blood smear and competently performs complete WBC differential on normal and abnormal smears.
  • Records results on appropriate worksheet and computer system and performs file maintenance. Processes specimens for send-out testing.
  • Follows the laboratory's policies whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problem or notifies supervisor. Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
  • Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records and checklists. Verifies all critical results and documents with accurate follow-up.
  • Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using in patient testing. Prepares reagents, stains and other chemical solutions as needed.
  • Restocks the laboratory area as needed.
  • Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house.
  • Processes in-house and in-coming results for charting.
  • Charts patient results in a timely manner as needed.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related health care field OR Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological science or chemistry with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree.
  • AMT, ASCP or equivalent certification preferred.
  • Position is entry level and requires no experience, however lab experience is preferred.
  • 4-year degree candidates are required to take Hematology and/or Chemistry exam after 1 year of completion of training.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the use of hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal range. Requires legible handwriting
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires significant interaction with management, staff and external auditors and clients. Work will require frequent travel by air or automobile, approximately 70% of workweek, on average.
The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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