Laboratory Technician 2 Jobs

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Do you have prior laboratory experience and a science background? Are you a detail-oriented, self-directed problem solver? If this sounds like you, come join our Laboratory Services team! We are hiring for multiple positions in our Portland lab.

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What you’ll be doing

We have two unique Laboratory Technician 2 openings in our Portland Lab, we will be relocating to our new lab in Wilsonville, Oregon in the next few months.

Read on below to learn more about each opportunity.

Laboratory Support Position

One of our openings focuses on Laboratory Support. This position will order lab supplies for inventory maintenance and staff requests to assure ability to meet analytical needs.

For the Laboratory Support position, the ideal candidate demonstrates:

Sample Receipts Position

The second opening focuses on Sample Receipts. This position is the sample custodian for samples submitted for analysis, may be the first point of contact for clients, and generates LIMS reports as needed. Additionally, this position assists with maintaining supplies for laboratory operations: inventory, ordering, receipt and verification. This position works a Monday through Friday work schedule.

For the Sample Receipt position, the ideal candidate demonstrates:

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Beyond the minimum qualifications listed above we’re also looking for the following knowledge, skills, and abilities in applicants. You do not need to have all qualities listed below to qualify. Please ensure the skills you do have are listed in your application

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Both a resume and cover letter are required to move to the next stage of consideration for this position.

What’s in it for you

The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent coverage, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses. More information is available from the .

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Questions/Need Help?

If you have questions about the recruitment or need an accommodation for the recruitment process, please contact Lee Whiting at or call 503-986-4585.