Medical Laboratory Techician 2 (Internal Employment Opportunity)

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); Presencial; USD 29.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Oregon State University (OSU) in Corvallis, OR, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician 2 to support the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory’s pathology services. The role focuses on necropsy specimen processing, diagnostic testing, histology, and maintaining accurate records while assisting pathologists and students.

The position requires a Bachelor's or two years MLT experience, knowledge of LIMS, and strong attention to detail in a fast-paced lab environment; travel and overtime may be

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology or Microbiology, or two years MLT experience.
• One of the following: technical trainee as Laboratory Assistant, certified Laboratory Assistant program, or a cert/Associate degree in MLT.

Responsabilidades

• Perform necropsies and collect diagnostic specimens.
• Process, package, and distribute laboratory samples.
• Maintain specimen records and update LIMS.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and quality control.
• Train and assist veterinary students and staff.
• Support pathologists with diagnostic, research, and teaching procedures.

Conocimientos

Lab safety

Record systems

Attention to detail

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology or Microbiology

Two years of Medical Laboratory Technician experience

Herramientas

LIMS

CoreOne

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

This is an Internal Employment Opportunity. This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time, Medical Laboratory Technician 2 position for the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Oregon State University (OSU). The Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory is fully accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians and provides a full range of animal disease diagnostic services to veterinarians, livestock producers, and pet owners in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, as well as nationally and internationally. The Medical Laboratory Technician 2 position provides technical support for the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory’s pathology services, with primary responsibilities in necropsy specimen processing, diagnostic testing, and histology. The position supports pathologists in diagnostic and research procedures, maintains accurate specimen records, and ensures proper handling and processing of animal tissues. Additional responsibilities include laboratory equipment maintenance, supply management, quality control, and training and assisting veterinary students and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform necropsies and collect diagnostic specimens.
• Process, package, and distribute laboratory samples.
• Maintain specimen records and update LIMS.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and quality control.
• Train and assist veterinary students and staff.
• Support pathologists with diagnostic, research, and teaching procedures.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology or Microbiology; OR Two years of Medical Laboratory Technician experience preparing reagents, test media, and stains; performing standardized laboratory tests and examinations; and assisting occasionally in more complex, specialized testing procedures AND one of the following:
• One year of "technical trainee" experience as a Laboratory Assistant in a medical laboratory.
• Completion of a certified Laboratory Assistant training program.
• A certificate or Associate's degree from an accredited Medical laboratory Technician training program.
• Knowledge of basic medical and diagnostic laboratory methods and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of computerized record systems.
• Knowledge of general office procedures.
• Ability to effectively and cordially interact and communicate with the public and other clientele including students.
• Ability to be thorough and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to function in a busy, at times noisy, and fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to strictly adhere to standard operating procedures.
• A demonstrable commitment to promote and enhance inclusive excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of approved shipping protocols for diagnostic specimens.
• Knowledge of medical and veterinary medical terminology.
• Experience using CoreOne.
• Knowledge of anatomy and dissection techniques.

Working Conditions / Schedule

• This position is located in the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory’s Necropsy section, which is designed for the receipt and processing diagnostic specimens and dissection of deceased animals.
• This position requires exposure to and the ability to work with deceased animals, tissue, fecal, blood, and/or other biological samples as well as infectious animals and noxious odors on a daily basis.
• This position requires rabies vaccination for safety of the incumbent and will be provided at the employer’s expense.
• This position requires use of laboratory coats, closed toed shoes, and/or use of other personal protective equipment including face shield and N95 mask.
• This position requires the ability to safely move objects weighing up to 50 pounds, push carts up to 1000 lbs, and stand for extended periods of time.
• This position requires the ability to safely operate heavy equipment including meat saws, forklifts, a bandsaw, and an incinerator.
• This position may require overtime, evening, weekend, and/or work on holidays.

Salary Range: Min $20.98- Max $31.63

Anticipated Start Date: 2026-11-02

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OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system.

The university prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin (including ancestry and ethnicity), citizenship, marital or family status, pregnancy or related conditions, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status / service in the uniformed service, or any other status protected by law or OSU policy. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system.

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