Medical Laboratory Techician 2 (Internal Employment Opportunity) at Oregon State University in Corvallis

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Important Notifications: Application Deadline: When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline. Current Employees: Do not apply via the OSU Career site. Instead, please login to your regular Workday account and visit the Jobs Hub to apply. Department: Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory - Special Instructions to Applicants: This is an Internal Employment Opportunity. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position. 3) Supplemental Questions (Please attach as a separate document): a) What experience do you have training or assisting students or coworkers in a laboratory setting? b) This position involves regular exposure to strong, unpleasant odors and visually disturbing sights associated with animal necropsies and tissue handling. How would you manage these working conditions and maintain professionalism while performing your duties? Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience. For additional information please contact: Sadye Steele steelsa@oregonstate.edu 541-737-9240 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: REQUIRED 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. This position is designated as a critical