Laboratory Technician 2 (Lab Support – Media Prep)

Initial Posting Date:

12/30/2025

Application Deadline:

01/11/2026

Agency:

Department of Agriculture

Salary Range:

$3,705 - $5,066

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Laboratory Technician 2 (Lab Support – Media Prep)

Job Description:

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 Wilsonville lab.

Oregon Department of Agriculture – Who we are:

At ODA, employees work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with ensuring healthy natural resources, environment, and economy for Oregonians now and in the future through inspection and certification, regulation, and promotion of agriculture and food. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are embedded in ODA’s core values. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Learn more about what we do here!

The Laboratory Technician 2 (Lab Support – Media Prep) is a full-time permanent position, there, this position follows a Monday through Friday 7 AM to 4 PM work schedule. This position is located in Wilsonville, Oregon.

What you’ll be doing

• Prepares various microbiological media (broths, tubes, plates) used for identifying and quantitating bacteria of interest and concern.

• Makes chemical reagents used in the preparation of media.

• Maintains complete and accurate records

• Operates autoclaves, pH meters, dispensing units, balances, glassware washers.

• Performs quality control as needed of supplies.

• Serves as back-up analyst for microbiology sections by performing standardized tests on food, dairy, water, and other.

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What are we looking for?

To Qualify for the Position, You Need:

• 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 an equivalent combination of training and experience.

•  An Associate's Degree in Laboratory Science may substitute for one year of the required experience

• Some walking & heavy lifting no more than 30 lb maybe required.

Requested Skills:

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 and resume.

• Experience working in a laboratory setting (not just academic labs),

• Experience preparing and maintaining records of microbiological media and reagent preparation,

• Experience using analytical tools: pipets, bala