Mark Davis ND
Lab technician (part-time position)
316 NE 19th Ave, Portland OR 97232
Anthera VMT seeks a part-time Laboratory Technician to support our naturopathic therapeutic microbiome program. The successful applicant will be a detail-oriented, organized individual with a foundational understanding of biological laboratory practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Utilize established laboratory techniques to process microbiome samples from pre-screened donors, ensuring sample integrity for naturopathic applications.
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment including centrifuges, microscopes, pipettes, and syringes with precision and care.
Schedule:
Initial commitment to 1-2 hours daily, four days a week (Sunday to Wednesday), with an anticipated increase to 2-3 hours daily starting January.
Our ideal candidate has a flexible morning schedule to accommodate the variability in sample drop-off times, but afternoon availability may work as well
Qualifications:
Prior experience or education in college-level biology, particularly with laboratory components such as microscopy, is highly desirable.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to the evolving needs of the laboratory.
Excellent organizational skills with a high attention to detail.
Compensation:
$20/hour with potential for increase concurrent with responsibilities.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit a resume to mark@antheraVMT.com detailing their laboratory experience and any relevant educational background, along with a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position.