Initial Posting Date:

08/13/2024

Application Deadline:

11/06/2024

Agency:

Oregon State Department of Police

Salary Range:

$4,138 - $5,746

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Medical Laboratory Technician 2 – Autopsy Technician

Job Description:

The Oregon State Police in Clackamas, Oregon is hiring for one (1) Full-Time, Permanent Medical Laboratory Technician 2 position.

Studies have shown that people from underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet all the qualifications and preferred skills described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job and believe you would be a good fit, we encourage you to apply; please use your resume and cover letter to address your qualifications and the preferred skills for this position.

If you are a current OSP AFSCME employee and you wish to receive preference as an internal applicant, you must apply in Workday by end of day on 08/28/2024. If you apply after this time, you will not receive internal preference and your interview materials will be reviewed along with external applicants. This recruitment will remain open until 11/06/2024, or until filled, with application review dates occurring approximately every two weeks beginning 08/28/2024. We may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications.

If you require an alternate format to complete the employment process, or to request a copy of the position description, please contact osp.recruiting@osp.oregon.gov and reference REQ-16342.

The salary listed is the non-PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) qualifying salary range. Prior to applying you should ensure all sections of your Workday Job History page is accurate and complete. This information is utilized during the pay equity analysis phase.

Summary of Job Duties:

The Medical Examiner Division supervises the investigation of deaths that fit medical examiner criteria as set forth in ORS 146. Personnel work closely with county medical examiners and a large complement of full and part time medical-legal death investigators. All records pertaining to the investigation of such deaths are kept by the Medical Examiner Division, including investigative reports, autopsy reports, toxicology reports. The Medical Examiner Division is the sole provider of forensic autopsy services in Oregon. Autopsies are performed by seven physicians who are employed by the division. State Medical Examiner staff also provide educational services to investigators and physicians at the county level via monthly in-services, a week-long death investigation course provided once per year, and direct supervision of rotating medical students and resident physicians.

This position is responsible for providing support to all morgue functions, which includes: providing technical support to state forensic pathologists in preparing for and conducting medicolegal autopsies, all receiving and releasing of human remains to funeral homes or investigators, proper chain of custody over property and its associated paperwork, all morgue equipment and maintenance coordination, and other related duties. This position will clean work areas as needed and is responsible for the organization and stocking of all morgue equipment and supplies.

After initial training is completed, the regular schedule for this position will include both weekend days.

You must be able to provide credible sworn testimony in a criminal or civil proceeding arising from the performance of duties. This includes cogently, accurately, and appropriately qualifying and explaining any results, conclusions, and opinions so their significance is understood.

Minimum Qualifications/Eligibility Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in chemistry, Biology, or Microbiology;

OR

Two years of Medical Laboratory Technician 1 level experience preparing reagents, testing media and stains, performing standardized laboratory tests, examinations and occasionally assisting in more complex, specialized testing procedures; AND

One year of "technical trainee" experience as a Laboratory Assistant in a clinical laboratory;

OR

Completion of a certified clinical laboratory training program;

OR

A certificate or associate degree in an Applied Science from an accredited Medical or Clinical Laboratory Technician training program.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience and proficiency in autopsy assistant practices, including obtaining biological specimens, performing eviscerations and complex dissection.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with diverse groups of people, to include funeral homes, other law enforcement agencies, medical offices/labs, grieving families, and other external partners.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience following standard safety precautions including the correct use of PPE.

• Experience tracking biological specimen inventories, supply inventories, and maintenance procedures using spreadsheets and databases.

• Experience handling biohazardous specimens including proper documentation and chain of custody procedures.

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.

The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

Selection Process:

The process will be comprised of the following evaluation assessment (subject to change).

• Interview

How to Apply:

Apply in Workday by the deadline listed above, failure to submit your application by 11:59PM of the above listed date will result in automatic disqualification of your application. You must submit a resume demonstrating your experience as it relates to the minimum qualifications for the position. In addition to a resume, you must submit a cover letter – no more than two pages in length – addressing how you meet the preferred skills for this position. Failure to attach a resume addressing the minimum qualifications and a cover letter addressing the preferred skills will result in disqualification of your application. Please submit these documents in either MS Word or PDF format.

This position is covered by an AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement. Current OSP AFSCME Local 896 employees who meet the minimum qualifications of this position will be given preference in the selection process. Current OSP employees should refer to the Filling of Vacancies policy for additional information.

The Oregon State Police does not offer visa sponsorships.

Additional Information:

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