Medical Laboratory Techician 2 (Internal Employment Opportunity)

OSU Oregon State University • Corvallis, OR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an internal employment opportunity to fill one full-time Medical Laboratory Technician 2 position with the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Oregon State University. The laboratory provides animal disease diagnostic services to veterinarians, livestock producers, and pet owners in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, as well as nationally and internationally.

The position provides technical support for pathology services, with primary responsibilities in necropsy specimen processing, diagnostic testing, and histology. It supports pathologists in diagnostic, research, and teaching procedures; maintains accurate specimen records; and ensures proper handling and processing of animal tissues. Other duties include laboratory equipment maintenance, supply management, quality control, and training and assisting veterinary students and staff.

The role is based in the laboratory’s Necropsy section. Daily work involves deceased animals, tissues, fecal, blood, and other biological samples, potentially infectious animals, and noxious odors. The position requires rabies vaccination, provided at the employer’s expense, and use of laboratory coats, closed-toed shoes, and other personal protective equipment such as a face shield and N95 mask. Physical requirements include safely moving objects up to 50 pounds, pushing carts up to 1,000 pounds, and standing for extended periods. The role may require overtime, evening, weekend, and holiday work.

Requirements

• 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 occasionally assisting with more complex, specialized testing, plus 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, or 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, other clientele, and students.
• Thoroughness and close attention to detail.
• Ability to function in a busy, sometimes noisy, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to strictly adhere to standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing inclusive excellence.
• Successful completion of a criminal history check and determination of position qualification.
• Successful completion of a motor vehicle history check, possession and maintenance of a current, valid driver’s license in the state of residence, and determination of position qualification.
• Ability to work with deceased animals, tissues, fecal, blood, and other biological samples, potentially infectious animals, and noxious odors on a daily basis.
• Rabies vaccination and use of laboratory coats, closed-toed shoes, and required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to safely move objects weighing up to 50 pounds, push carts up to 1,000 pounds, and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment, including meat saws, forklifts, a bandsaw, and an incinerator.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
• Safely operate heavy equipment, including meat saws, forklifts, a bandsaw, and an incinerator.

Benefits

• Rabies vaccination provided at the employer’s expense.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level