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Travel Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) / Generalist – Newberg, Oregon Contract

Travel Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) / Generalist contract in Newberg, Oregon, supporting hematology, blood bank, chemistry, and microbiology in a Level IV trauma hospital.

Take your laboratory career to scenic Newberg, Oregon, a welcoming Willamette Valley community known for its vineyards, natural beauty, and convenient access to the Portland metropolitan area. This on-site travel laboratory opportunity is ideal for a versatile Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, or Clinical Laboratory Scientist who enjoys working across multiple laboratory departments and supporting a short-term acute care, Level IV trauma environment.

Travel Medical Laboratory Scientist Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel contract
• Location: Newberg, Oregon
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,630–$1,750
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Contract End Date: May 31, 2027
• Duration: Approximately 26 weeks
• Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week, with flexible coverage across day, mid, evening, and night shifts
• Shift Duration: 10-hour shifts
• Training: Initial training is expected to include 8-hour day shifts, five days per week, until competency is established
• Call: As needed, based on department requirements
• Weekends: Rotating weekends after completion of training and competency validation
• Holiday Commitment: Availability to work three of five designated holidays may be required
• Clinical Setting: Short-term acute care hospital and Level IV trauma center
• Charting System: Epic experience required

Medical Laboratory Scientist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of clinical laboratory experience required; 2 years of experience preferred
• Current laboratory certification such as ASCP, ASCP-MLS, ASCP-MLT, MLS, or MLT
• Generalist experience with demonstrated competency in hematology, blood bank, chemistry, and urinalysis/microbiology
• Blood bank experience required, including ABO/Rh testing, antibody screening and identification, crossmatching, direct antiglobulin testing, blood product handling, and transfusion reaction workups
• Experience with Epic or another electronic laboratory information system; Epic experience is required for this assignment
• Ability to work independently on night shift after completing training and competency validation
• Strong specimen collection, processing, labeling, accessioning, and patient identification skills
• Working knowledge of quality control, analyzer operation, result verification, and laboratory safety procedures
• Flexibility to support multiple laboratory areas and nearby affiliated locations as operational needs arise
• Phlebotomy experience is a plus
• Experience with Sysmex or EXL instrumentation is a plus
• Two professional references covering at least one year of recent experience may be required during the compliance process

Medical Laboratory Scientist Responsibilities

• Perform accurate, timely testing across hematology, blood bank, chemistry, and urinalysis/microbiology departments
• Conduct CBCs, manual differentials, coagulation-related testing, chemistry and cardiac enzyme testing, blood gases, body fluid analysis, urinalysis, molecular testing, immunoassays, and other routine and specialized laboratory procedures
• Complete blood bank testing, including ABO/Rh testing, antibody screens, crossmatches, direct antiglobulin testing, blood product preparation, storage, thawing, and cooling
• Collect, receive, prepare, label, and process specimens in accordance with identification and quality standards
• Operate automated analyzers and perform manual testing when appropriate, including microscopic urinalysis, manual differentials, and other bench procedures
• Review quality control data, maintain compliance with laboratory policies, and recognize and resolve testing discrepancies
• Accurately document and report test results in Epic and communicate critical or unexpected findings according to established procedures
• Follow infection prevention, hazardous materials, transmission-based precautions, and proper laboratory waste-disposal practices
• Provide dependable flex coverage across shifts and laboratory benches to help maintain high-quality service during staffing fluctuations

Apply now for this Travel Medical Laboratory Scientist opportunity in Newberg, Oregon, and bring your clinical laboratory expertise to a supportive Level IV trauma care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.