Medical Laboratory Techician 2 (Internal Employment Opportunity)
About The Position
This full-time 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 technician supports pathologists in diagnostic, research, and teaching procedures; maintains accurate specimen records; and ensures proper handling and processing of animal tissues. Additional duties include laboratory equipment maintenance, supply management, quality control, and training and assisting veterinary students and staff. The position is located in the laboratory’s Necropsy section, which receives and processes diagnostic specimens and dissects deceased animals. It involves daily exposure to deceased animals, tissue, fecal, blood, and other biological samples, infectious animals, and noxious odors. Rabies vaccination is required and provided at the employer’s expense. The role requires laboratory coats, closed-toed shoes, and other personal protective equipment, including a face shield and N95 mask. It 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 interact and communicate effectively and cordially with the public, other clientele, and students.
- Ability to be thorough and pay 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.
- Must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined position qualified; incumbents must self-report convictions.
- Must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined position qualified, and self-report convictions.
- Ability to work with deceased animals and biological samples, infectious animals, and noxious odors on a daily basis.
- 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.
- Must receive rabies vaccination and use required personal protective equipment.
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.
Benefits
- Rabies vaccination provided at the employer’s expense.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
