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Lab Coordinator

Benton County (OR)
Corvallis, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 12/16/2025 CLOSED ON 1/4/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Coordinator position at Benton County (OR)?

Want to do meaningful work that will leave a lasting impact in our community while growing your career? The Benton County Health Services is in search for a Clinical Lab Coordinator to support our Community Health Centers.
 
Job Summary
Provide clinical laboratory coordination, support, and oversight to Benton County Health Department as well as the Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties. Responsible for all elements of the clinical laboratory operations from point of patient reception, specimen collection, specimen processing, staff training, staff education, and reporting. Responsible for ensuring that the laboratory adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, FQHC, and OHA requirements and standards.

Click here for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position.

Your Total Compensation/Benefits
  • Spend more time with your family, friends and get back to doing what you love!
    • 11 Paid Holidays 2 Floating Holidays 8 hours of vacation accrual every month sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
  • $0 Health Insurance Premium!
    • Medical, Dental and Vision -cover your whole family without paying a dime.
    • In addition, the county contributes up to $1,900 per year to your Health Savings or Retirement account!
      • Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications
      • You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year
    • Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
    • This is a high deductible with H.S.A. plan option to a traditional PPO plan.
  • Get ready for retirement. Save money without putting in money!
    • After 6 months of employment:
    • The county makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
    • The county makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
  • A free and award-winning wellness program 
    • Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health 
    • Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities 
    • Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs
  • 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.
    • Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!
  • Annual salary range of:
    • $58,925 - $85,005
    • This position guarantees two salary raises within your first year. Increases are given at the end of the 6 month probationary period and at the 1 year anniversary, as long as your performance is in good standing! Increases are given until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
    • For most employees who take advantage of health benefits the salary only makes up 60% of their total compensation. The County invests in you and your family!
  • Have benefits questions?
    • Reach out to us anytime: recruiting@bentoncountyor.gov

Minimum Qualifications
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
  • Associate's degree or 2 year technical degree in a field related to the assignment; AND
  • 5 years of clinical laboratory experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Please note candidates must have at least 1 year of laboratory field and/or equivalent clinical experience.

Special Requirements:
  • Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
  • Valid Oregon driver's license or ability to obtain upon hire. This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle. 
The Ideal Candidate
  • Experience with point of patient reception 
  • Experience with specimen collection, specimen processing 
  • Experience with CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, FQHC, and OHA requirements and standards 
  • Experience managing a laboratory
  • Supervisory experience and staff training 
Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment.  For further information, please click on the link: Oregon Pay Equity Law 
Questions regarding this position can be directed to
Jennifer Reid, Clinic Manager
Benton County Health Clinics
541-766-6052
     Jennifer.reid@bentoncountyor.gov

Working & Living in Benton County
Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county’s 90,000 residents like to say they “have it all.”
Working at Benton County

Living in Benton County

How to Apply
  • To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
  • Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered. 
  • Answer all supplemental questions.
After you Apply
  • You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.
  • Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment. 
Additional information
  • This is a FLSA non-exempt position.
  • This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). 
  • Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. 
  • This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle. 
  • Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
  • Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA.
  • Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
  • If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.

Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.

Helpful links and contact information
Learn more about Benton County
Understanding the County Application Process
Job Interest Cards webpage

For more information you may contact us by e-mail at recruiting@co.benton.or.us or by phone at 541-766-6081.

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