Clinical Pathology Laboratory Lead: Medical Laboratory Scientist

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Position Information

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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Oregon State University offers acomprehensive benefits package ( with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

-Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

-Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

-Retirement savings paid by the university.

-A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

-Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

-Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

-Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

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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

• A Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology; OR a Bachelor's of Science with 12 months of clinical experience in all major disciplines (Blood Banking, Chemistry, and Hematology).

• Requires 3-5 years of experience in a clinical lab setting doing lead work and/or teaching.

• Familiar with automated instrumentation such as hematology, coagulation, and chemistry analyzers. Experience doing microscopic work such as differentials and urinalysis.

• Implementing best practices and quality assurance processes.

• Must demonstrate excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

• Experience with lead work, mentoring lab members, providing technical guidance and support.

• Possesses sufficient organizational skills to multi task effectively in a dynamic fast paced environment with minimal supervision.

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate professionally with a variety of students, faculty, staff, and clients.

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

• Certification through ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologist) or AMT (American Medical Technologist).

• Experience in veterinary laboratory medicine.

• Experience maintaining quality assurance as it relates to an AAVLD accredited Clinical Pathology Laboratory.

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

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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

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

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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 ourBackground Checks ( website including thefor 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

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