Microbiologist (Microbiologist 2) Limited Duration -Hillsboro, OR (On-Site)

Initial Posting Date:

05/29/2024

Application Deadline:

06/14/2024

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$4,536 - $6,952

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Microbiologist (Microbiologist 2) Limited Duration -Hillsboro, OR (On-Site)

Job Description:

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OPSHL) in Hillsboro, Oregon has a career opportunity for a Microbiologist 2  to serve in the Virology/Immunology Department performing analytical and specialized diagnostic testing activities for infectious diseases and agents of public health interest.

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.

This is a full-time, limited duration position and is represented by a union. The duration of this position is expected until through June 30, 2026. Limited duration positions are benefit eligible. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current or future vacancies.

What will you do?

As the Microbiologist 2, your responsibilities include providing analytical and specialized testing for infectious diseases and agents of public health interest in the Virology/Immunology section of the Public Health Laboratory. Duties associated with the position may include, but are not limited to, clinical laboratory testing, sample processing, quality assurance and quality control activities, inventory management, the creation and updating of procedures, and client relations. This position also supports pandemic and outbreak response testing and sequencing efforts.

This position functions within this program by providing epidemiology staff, county health departments, federal health officials (CDC), and other medical personnel with information necessary for the diagnosis, treatment, and control of a variety of infectious disease states.

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.

• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefit packages for you and your qualified family members with minimal out-of-pocket costs (member cost share is as low as 1% - 5%). Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx 

• Paid Leave Days:

  • 11 paid holidays each year.

  • 3 additional paid personal business days each year.

  • 8 hours of paid sick leave accrued each month.

  • 8 hours of vacation leave accrued each month with increases every 5 years.

• Pension and Retirement plans. After six months of service, you may qualify for the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). New employees may be enrolled in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

• Student Loan Forgiveness; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity. The PSLF program may forgive student loan balances after you’ve made the equivalent of 120 qualifying monthly payments. 

• Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

• Continuous growth and development opportunities.

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