| Post Code: D707 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS9721 | |
| Classification Number: C3780 | |
| Open: 10/28/2009 | |
| Close: 11/10/2009 | |
| Location: Hillsboro | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
Limited-Duration
This employment opportunity is with the Public Health Division (PHD), which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). There is one limited duration position (10 months from date of hire) in the Virology/Immunization Section within the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL), located in HILLSBORO. A union represents this position. Benefits for this position include a family health plan and leave accrual. 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. Please be aware that due to the economic downturn and subsequent state budget short-fall the Governor has ordered mandatory furloughs for employees. This position will be required to take furloughs in the biennium 2009-2011. QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor's degree with advanced courses in Bacteriology, Chemistry, and/or other biological sciences fields, which shows knowledge of microbiology theory, principles, and practices and laboratory procedures, equipment, and instruments and one year of microbiological laboratory experience OR An equivalent combination of training and experience which shows knowledge of microbiology theory, principles, and practices and laboratory procedures, equipment, and other instruments. 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 LEHS9721
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 an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the DHS, Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This position provides analytical testing for infectious diseases (including HIV, chlamydia, syphilis, and hepatitis) in the Virology/Immunology section of the Public Health Laboratory. MAJOR DUTIES INCLUDE: Conduct and monitor the performance of high complexity (classified per federal regulatory guidelines), analytical laboratory testing methods and instrumentation for infectious organisms and disease states, including agents of BT. Review instrument or manually generated results for laboratory test results. Identify and include method and organism appropriate quality control samples with patient samples. Interpret, assess, and hold all testing results for specimens requiring additional supplemental testing. Set-up, initialize, and perform necessary preventative maintenance for laboratory instruments to be used in testing. Assess satisfactory equipment function. Based on analytical information from laboratory results obtained during testing, enter appropriate results and comments into the computer system, review, and complete results. Monitor, maintain, and requisition sufficient inventory of reagents, test kits, supplies and materials essential to the performance of work assignments in a timely manner. WORKING CONDITIONS Potential exposure to infectious or otherwise hazardous microbiologicals, toxins, and chemical agents. Immunization is required to work in certain areas of the laboratory. 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. | |
