Laboratory Technician ; Lab – Media Prep

Position Title: Laboratory Technician 2 (Lab Support – Media Prep)

Position Type: Employee

Salary Range: $3,705 - $5,066

Location: Wilsonville, Oregon

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.

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

• 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, and 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 samples.

• 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 and heavy lifting of no more than 30 lb may be required.

• 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, balances, volumetric glassware, etc.
• Experience keeping accurate and legible records.
• Experience in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.
• Able to work alone or with a team as tasks require.
• Reliable.
• Detail oriented.
• Consistent work output.
• Communicates effectively with co‑workers.

• Recruitment Closes:
  January 11, 2026
• 1st Round of Interviews:
  January 19, 2026
• 2nd Round of Interviews: TBD or if necessary
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  * These dates are approximate and may change.*

• Required:
  Attach a resume to your application. Show us how you meet the qualifications and requested skills in your application. Applications without the requested documents attached will not move forward in the recruitment process.
• Upon submitting your application, please be sure to check your account for pending questions and tasks such as declaring Veterans’ Points and attaching supporting documents.
• Current state employees – please apply through your employee Workday account.

The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

More information is available from the Public Employees Benefit Board.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are embedded in the Department of Agriculture core values. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that…