Specimen Receiving & Processing Technician (Medical Laboratory Technician 1)

Initial Posting Date:

08/13/2026

Application Deadline:

08/20/2026

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$3,952 - $5,458

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Specimen Receiving & Processing Technician (Medical Laboratory Technician 1)

Job Description:

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.

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Specimen Receiving & Processing Technician (Medical Laboratory Technician 1)

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL) is seeking a Specimen Receiving & Processing Technician (Medical Laboratory Technician 1) to join our dedicated team. The Oregon State Public Health Laboratory supports state and local infectious disease control efforts, works to prevent medical conditions detectable at birth, and assures the quality of testing in clinical and environmental laboratories.  

In this role, you will contribute directly to Oregon’s public health mission by supporting essential pre‑analytical processes, including specimen receiving, data entry, racking, and kit assembly and distribution. The Operations Medical Laboratory Technician ensures that specimens are logged, processed, and prepared efficiently and accurately, enabling timely testing for populations at risk of infection and in response to outbreaks. Responsibilities include receiving and processing test samples, preparing and shipping test collection kits, handling infectious and diagnostic shipments, entering and reviewing data, processing mail, and ensuring accuracy in reports and laboratory records.

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What We Are Looking For

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

• One year of "technical trainee" experience as a Laboratory Assistant in a clinical laboratory OR
• Completion of a certified clinical laboratory training program OR
• A Certificate or Associate’s degree in an Applied Science from an accredited Medical or Clinical Laboratory Technician training program.

Note: Relevant knowledge and experience may include knowledge of medical laboratory terminology, equipment, materials, techniques, and basic principles of chemistry, biology, physiology, mathematics, reagent stability, and general lab safety. Understanding of factors affecting test results and aseptic techniques. Skill in proper specimen care, handling, labeling, transportation, and storage; interpreting standard lab procedures; preparing accurate records, effective communication, and safely packaging and shipping infectious agents.

Desired Attributes: The following are desired attributes that we have identified as key to success for this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you possess any of these attributes, please highlight them in your application and resume.

• Experience supporting public health laboratory functions, such as receiving and data entry of test samples, assembly and shipping specimen collection kits, shipping o