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Department Vet Diagnostic Lab (VDL) Position Title Supervisor-Vet Diagnostic Lab Job Title Clinical Pathology Laboratory Lead: Medical Laboratory Scientist Appointment Type Professional Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Job Summary
The Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory within the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a Clinical Pathology Laboratory Lead: Medical Laboratory Scientist. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.
This position provides technical expertise to support the public mission of the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine (CCVM) and the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (OVDL).
The Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine provides professional and graduate programs for veterinary students, operates a Large and a Small Animal Teaching Hospital and the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. The College supports educational programs, veterinary medical and diagnostic public services, and research programs with broad impacts related to animal and human health. The College employs approximately 200 faculty and staff, plus student workers.
The Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory is an integral part of the College of Veterinary Medicine and provides diagnostic services for the College, practicing veterinarians in the state and region, wildlife officials and livestock, poultry and pet owners. The purpose of this position is to perform a wide variety of complex clinical laboratory testing in direct support of the Teaching hospitals, veterinarians, researchers, and clients around the world.
This position supports diagnostic medicine and research by performing sample analysis including hematologic, biochemical, hemostatic, cytologic, and immunochemical assays on specimens. The incumbent will help in maintaining quality control for all instruments and procedures, develop, optimize, implement new testing procedures, and participate in training veterinary students, house officers, and residents. This position also performs benchwork, performs receiving duties, oversees stocks and supplies, and will serve as a lead technician.
This position is directly supervised by the Clinical Pathology Supervisor and Section Head.
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Key Responsibilities
30% Lead Work:
35% Bench Work:
20% Ordering and Receiving Supplies:
10% Teaching Duties
5% Professional Training
What You Will Need
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
What We Would Like You to Have
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
This position entails a full-time (1.0 FTE) schedule, Monday-Friday (specific days may vary), with all shifts to be between 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. No weekends or on call.
Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $33.65 - $43.27 Link to Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/180093
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P09919UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 07/13/2026 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 05/15/2026 Full Consideration Date 05/29/2026 Closing Date 06/29/2026 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by May 29, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3) Licenses and Certificates: attach any relevant licenses or certificates that are preferred.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact:
Michele Flanders
michele.flanders@oregonstate.edu
541-737-6821
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
An offer of employment does not guarantee Oregon State University's ability or commitment to sponsor employment authorization within the U.S.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.
Any preferred license and/or certification may be uploaded as optional License or Certification 1, 2, 3, 4 as needed. The online application system will allow you to attach your license/certification if the PDF file is 9MB or less. If over 9MB in size, submit to contact person listed. The license and/or certification must be received by the closing date if not uploaded with your application.
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