| Post Code: D706 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS9318 | |
| Classification Number: C6820 | |
| Open: 06/29/2009 | |
| Revised: 07/6/2009 (Salary Update) | |
| Close: 07/14/2009 | |
| Location: Hillsboro | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
This employment opportunity is with the Public Health Division (PHD), which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). There is one full-time opening in the Virology/Immunology section located within the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL) in HILLSBORO. A union represents this position. This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. QUALIFICATIONS One year of "technical trainee" experience as a Laboratory Assistant in a medical laboratory; OR Completion of a certified Laboratory Assistant training program; OR A Certificate or Associate of Applied Science Degree from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician training program; OR Forty-five credit hours of university chemistry, biology, or microbiology laboratory courses. Provide a copy of your transcripts only if you are using credits to qualify and mark (check/underline) all required and/or related courses to receive credit. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING A State of Oregon Application Form PD100 that clearly shows you meet the minimum requirements listed under the QUALIFICATIONS section of the announcement. You may deliver, mail, e-mail or FAX your completed application. It must be received no later than the application deadline. E-mail directly to DHS.Recruitment@state.or.us
Please include in the subject line the announcement number LEHS9318
OR
Mail or deliver your application materials to:
Department of Human Services
Recruitment and Retention Unit
ATTENTION: Laura Tupper
500 Summer Street NE, E22
Salem OR 97301-1099
or
FAX your application to 503-378-2249
When faxing your application please include a cover sheet indicating number of pages sent. Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications. APPLICATION PROCESS Obtain application materials, job, and benefits information by doing one of the following:
If you need assistance to participate in the application process, you are encouraged to call 503-945-5698 (voice) or 503-945-6214 (TTY) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. Keep a copy of your application materials for your job interviews. DHS does not provide copies. Although faxing your application is an option, DHS is not responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of FAX transmission errors or loss in the mail or e-mail. Pay on all announcements may change without notice. Notice of your application results will be sent to you by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of your application results. This review request must be received in writing within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional application information cannot be accepted. However, if the recruitment is still open you may submit a new application, which must be received in our office by the close date of the recruitment. If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of a criminal background and driving records check. Any history of criminal activity will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This position receives, sorts, records, and processes specimens and provides support functions for the Virology/Immunology Section of the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory. MAJOR DUTIES INCLUDE: Receiving and processing clinical specimens for the laboratory including:
Providing other support functions such as:
WORKING CONDITIONS Daily exposure to sera with potential for infection by hepatitis, HIV, and other viral rickettsial, and fungal pathogens. Frequent exposure to toxic chemicals. Latex may be present in the work environment. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT DHS is about people. We help Oregonians be independent, healthy, and safe. We protect children who are abused or neglected. We provide treatment services to people whose lives are damaged by alcohol and drugs. We serve seniors, people with disabilities, and people with mental illness. We help low-income people along the road to self-sufficiency with health coverage, job preparation, childcare and other supports. We provide leadership in public health services. Our services are delivered in the least restrictive setting and in partnership with communities. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and we are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees. For a complete explanation of state employee benefits, visit our website at http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/jobs/salary.shtml PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US! The Oregon Department of Human Services is committed to affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity. | |
