Newborn Screening Microbiologist (Microbiologist 2)

Initial Posting Date:

01/12/2026

Application Deadline:

01/26/2026

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$4,833 - $7,407

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Newborn Screening Microbiologist (Microbiologist 2)

Job Description:

*Note: Effective Feb. 1, 2026, the compensation plan for this position will be increased to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.5%. The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA.

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!  - Newborn Screening Microbiologist (Microbiologist 2)

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OPSHL) in Hillsboro, Oregon has a career opportunity for a Newborn Screening Microbiologist to perform testing for the Newborn Screening Program. The Oregon Health Authority has the statutory responsibility for screening all infants born in the state for selected congenital conditions.

As the Newborn Screening Microbiologist, you will be involved in the daily testing and reporting processes in the laboratory, performing a variety of tests on dried blood spot specimens collected from newborns. In this role, you will follow established laboratory policies and procedures to assure timely and appropriate identification of presumptive positive newborn screening samples to optimize the early diagnosis and treatment for affected children.

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. Click here for more information.

Work Schedule: The work schedule for this position is Tuesday through Saturday.

For a full review of the position description, please click here.

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be visible in your application for consideration.

• A bachelor's degree in public health, chemical, physical, or biological science or a degree in medical technology from an accredited institution AND one (1) year of pertinent laboratory training and/or experience in high complexity testing within the specialty of clinical chemistry or microbiology. OR

• A master's degree in public health, chemical, physical, or biological science or a degree in medical technology from an accredited institution.

Desired Attributes: The following are skills and lived experiences that we have identified as key to success in this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you possess any of these, please let us know in your application.

• Experience working in a clinical laboratory.

• Experience performing newborn scre