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Part-time Specimen Collection Technician

United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Oct 2025

💰 $39,460/yr

About the role

Do you enjoy being the person others turn to for support? Are you motivated to make an impact on public safety? Do you take pride in a job well done and actively seek out new learning opportunities? If you’re nodding your head ‘yes’, we want to speak with you! Gradient is hiring a Part-time Specimen Collection Technician to join our team! Key Details:

Pay: $19.73/hour
Location: You will rotate between our Clackamas and Jubitz (N. PDX) locations
Schedule (two schedule options):
- AM Shift: M-F 7 am – 12:30 pm with rotating Saturdays 8 am – 2 pm
- PM Shift: M-F 12:30 pm – 6 pm with rotating Saturdays 8 am – 2 pm
Benefits: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Simple IRA

Who We Are: Gradient began with a simple idea: transportation runs better – and safer – with compliance at the core. Family-owned and operated since 1996, we continue to deliver people, goods, and materials safely to their destinations by helping businesses and operators navigate compliance. We believe safer transportation makes a safer world, which is why our mission is to safeguard both businesses and lives. We are stewards of knowledge and leaders of industry, upholding our economy and protecting our communities through lasting, trusted partnerships. We are dedicated to living our mission and values every day and are looking for a team member who shares the same passion:

Never Settle - There is always a way to improve on today, and something amazing we can achieve tomorrow.
Share Responsibility - The only way to keep everyone safe is if everyone does their part.
Rise Together - Working as a team, a network, and a community, we support the safety and success of our staff and clients alike.

To learn more, check out our website: https://gradientway.com/ Who You Are: You’re a team player who finds purpose in making a direct impact on your community through reliable, detail-oriented work. You thrive in fast-paced environments where juggling multiple tasks is the norm, and you take pride in doing each one thoroughly and well. With a growth mindset and a service-first attitude, you’re always looking for ways to improve processes and contribute meaningfully to your team’s success. Other qualifications include:

High school diploma
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office software and aptitude for learning new software
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
2+ years of experience in customer service or customer-facing administrative roles
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation (you must be able to commute between our two locations as needed), and vehicle insurance
Ability to pass a background check and drug test (including THC)

What You’ll Do: This position is critical to our mission of safeguarding the public – that means everyone who travels by road, rail, air, or sea. By helping operators earn a living, you are also contributing to the safety of the traveling public across multiple modes of transportation. Your work plays a crucial role in preventing accidents and is indispensable to the jobs made possible by our transportation infrastructure. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Ensure the process of collecting urine, saliva, hair, or breath is performed with integrity
Answer phone calls, schedule appointments, and check in participants
Invoice or collect payment for services
Restock supplies
Keep track of multiple tasks
Complete documentation thoroughly and accurately
Check in with the team to offer additional support when needed

Gradient is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere for all employees.