The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL) located in Hillsboro, Oregon, is actively recruiting for two General Microbiologist (Microbiologist 2) to perform analytical testing in the General Microbiology lab.
These are full-time, permanent, classified positions and are represented by a union.
The Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL) has been actively protecting the public's health since 1903 by supporting state and local infectious disease control efforts, preventing metabolic disorders detectable at birth, and assuring the quality of testing in clinical and environmental laboratories. Please click here for more information.
What will you do?
As the General Microbiologist your responsibilities may include testing and whole genome sequencing of enteric pathogens, testing of Mycobacteria for the state Tuberculosis program, and may also involve testing of select agents for the PHEP program.
Specimen testing may include:
What's in it for you? The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.
Salary Range: $4,536 - $6,952 / month
The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or in a closely related field of science AND in addition to a bachelor’s degree, one year of clinical microbiological laboratory experience;
OR,
A master’s degree in biology, chemistry, or in a closely related field of science;
OR,
An equivalent combination (4 years) of education and clinical microbiological laboratory experience.
Desired Attributes:
Working Conditions: The work of this role is performed on-site at the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory, 7202 NE Evergreen Parkway, Hillsboro, OR 97124.
Close Date: 5/9/2024
The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and anti-racism.
The Oregon Health Authority is at the forefront of lowering and containing costs, improving quality and increasing access to health care in order to improve the lifelong health of Oregonians. OHA is overseen by the nine-member citizen Oregon Health Policy Board working towards comprehensive health reform in our state.
Vision:
A healthy Oregon
Mission:
Ensuring all people and communities can achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnerships, prevention, and access to quality, affordable health care.