Laboratory Technician 2

Initial Posting Date:

05/21/2025

Application Deadline:

08/20/2025

Agency:

Oregon State Department of Police

Salary Range:

$4,016 - $5,573

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Laboratory Technician 2 - Toxicology

Job Description:

The Oregon State Police in Clackamas, Oregon is hiring for one (1) Full-Time, Laboratory Technician 2 position, at the Portland Forensic Laboratory located in Clackamas, Oregon. This position is in-office without the opportunity for a hybrid or remote work schedule.

Studies have shown that people from underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet all the qualifications and preferred skills described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job and believe you would be a good fit, we encourage you to apply; please use your resume and cover letter to address your qualifications and the preferred skills for this position.

If you are a current OSP AFSCME employee and you wish to receive preference as an internal applicant, you must apply in Workday by end of day on 06/11/2025. If you apply after this time, you will not receive internal preference and your interview materials will be reviewed along with external applicants. This recruitment will remain open until 08/20/2025, or until filled, with application review dates occurring approximately every two weeks beginning 06/11/2025. We may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications.

If you require an alternate format to complete the employment process, or to request a copy of the position description, please contact [email protected] and reference REQ-181010.

The salary listed is the non-PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) qualifying salary range. Prior to applying you should ensure all sections of your Workday Job History page is accurate and complete. This information is utilized during the pay equity analysis phase.

Summary of Job Duties:

In this position, your primary purpose will be to perform support duties for analytical staff. This includes but is not limited to reagent preparation and testing; quality control checks of instrumentation and equipment; and maintaining accurate records and other logs for accreditation. You will also be responsible for inventorying and ordering chemicals, supplies, and equipment; maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment; vehicle maintenance; maintaining cleanliness in the laboratory; and working to mitigate issues in the facility. 

To learn more about the Forensic Services Division, click here.

Minimum Qualifications/Eligibility Requirements:

Two years of experience performing routine, standardized analytical tests and laboratory procedures in accordance with well-defined written instructions AND high school courses in chemistry, biology, mathematics, or any course which included laboratory work; 

OR

A bachelor’s degree in biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a closely related field.

NOTE: An associate’s degree in laboratory science may substitute for one year of the required experience. If you are selected to move forward in the selection process, you must provide official transcripts from all institutions of higher education that were used in the award of your degree.

Preferred Skills:

• Demonstrated general lab knowledge to include, but not limited to, the preparation of solutions, working with scientific instrumentation, maintaining accurate records, and detailed note taking.

• Demonstrated experience supporting a professional program by working independently as well as part of a team without direct supervision.

• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving ability.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate both verbally and in writing with a diverse team.

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, meet both scheduled and unexpected deadlines, pivot to meet the changing needs of the work unit and respond in a professional manner under stress.

This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

Special Qualifications:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.

• Must be able to provide credible sworn testimony in a criminal or civil proceeding arising from the performance of duties.

• As a condition of employment and / or to routinely work in any of the Forensic Services Division’s laboratories in any capacity, all individuals are required to provide appropriate samples for inclusion into the Confidential Staff DNA Identification Index.

• Must pass a urine analysis drug screen.

Selection Process:

The process will be comprised of the following evaluation assessment (subject to change).

• Interview

How to Apply:

Apply in Workday by the deadline listed above, failure to submit your application by 11:59PM of the above listed date will result in automatic disqualification of your application.

1. You must submit a resume demonstrating your experience as it relates to the minimum qualifications for the position.

2. The supplemental questions are based on the preferred skills listed in this announcement. The questions will be based on level of experience with each of the preferred skills listed. Please select the answer that most closely relates to your experience.

Failure to attach a resume addressing the minimum qualifications or failure to answer the supplemental questions will result in disqualification of your application. You must submit documents in either MS Word or PDF format.

This position is covered by an AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement. Current OSP AFSCME Local 896 employees who meet the minimum qualifications of this position will be given preference in the selection process. Current OSP employees should refer to the Filling of Vacancies policy for additional information.

The Oregon State Police does not offer visa sponsorships.

Additional Information:

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