City of Portland
Laboratory Coordinator
Location:
2010 N Interstate Ave, Portland, OR 97227. Hybrid work available after probation.
Appointment : Full‑time.
Schedule : Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (Alternate schedules may be available.)
Responsibilities
Oversee the laboratory’s Quality System and serve as the primary point of contact for all QA/QC activities.
Review and manage quality control data, write or review SOPs and the Quality Manual, ensuring compliance with standardized analytical processes.
Maintain training records for iDOCs/DOCs, manage QA documentation for LOQs/MDLs, and monitor laboratory certifications.
Initiate, track corrective actions, conduct internal audits, and coordinate proficiency testing to maintain ORELAP accreditation.
Provide customer support for laboratory data users by validating sample results, responding to inquiries, and investigating technical concerns.
Represent the laboratory in the design and maintenance of information systems, and participate in decisions concerning laboratory information management software.
Qualifications
Experience applying chemical and microbiology protocols (Standard Methods, US EPA Methods, NELAP/ORELAP) for drinking water.
Experience applying QA/QC principles to inorganic/organic chemistry, microbiology, quantitative analysis, and maintaining compliance with EPA, TNI, 40 CFR 141, and other regulations.
Experience as the focal point for QA/QC activities, including reviewing data, writing SOPs, managing proficiency testing, and ensuring compliance with accreditation programs.
Experience initiating and tracking corrective actions, internal audits, responding to technical questions, and resolving non‑conformances.
Experience providing customer service for laboratory data users, reviewing analytical results, and ensuring data accuracy within LIMS.
Additional Requirements
A degree in chemistry, environmental science, biology, microbiology or a related field, plus 4–6 years of progressively responsible analytical laboratory experience.
Application Period Apply online between
January 5 2026
and
January 26 2026 .
All applications must be submitted through the City of Portland’s online portal. Attach a cover letter and resume; include responses to supplemental questions. Optional: Veteran preference documents.
Application Materials
Cover letter (address each qualification).
Resume.
Responses to supplemental questions.
Veteran preference documents (if applicable).
Recruitment Process
Apply online.
Minimum qualification evaluation (Week of February 2 2026).
Establishment of eligible list (Week of February 16 2026).
Selection and interview.
Offer of employment (TBD).
Start date (TBD; subject to conditions of employment).
Contact Terrol Johnson, Senior Recruiter, terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov.
Equal Opportunity Statement The City of Portland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Pay is mandated by the Oregon Equal Pay Act.
All candidates are considered equally, regardless of gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics.
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2010 N Interstate Ave, Portland, OR 97227. Hybrid work available after probation.
Appointment : Full‑time.
Schedule : Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (Alternate schedules may be available.)
Responsibilities
Oversee the laboratory’s Quality System and serve as the primary point of contact for all QA/QC activities.
Review and manage quality control data, write or review SOPs and the Quality Manual, ensuring compliance with standardized analytical processes.
Maintain training records for iDOCs/DOCs, manage QA documentation for LOQs/MDLs, and monitor laboratory certifications.
Initiate, track corrective actions, conduct internal audits, and coordinate proficiency testing to maintain ORELAP accreditation.
Provide customer support for laboratory data users by validating sample results, responding to inquiries, and investigating technical concerns.
Represent the laboratory in the design and maintenance of information systems, and participate in decisions concerning laboratory information management software.
Qualifications
Experience applying chemical and microbiology protocols (Standard Methods, US EPA Methods, NELAP/ORELAP) for drinking water.
Experience applying QA/QC principles to inorganic/organic chemistry, microbiology, quantitative analysis, and maintaining compliance with EPA, TNI, 40 CFR 141, and other regulations.
Experience as the focal point for QA/QC activities, including reviewing data, writing SOPs, managing proficiency testing, and ensuring compliance with accreditation programs.
Experience initiating and tracking corrective actions, internal audits, responding to technical questions, and resolving non‑conformances.
Experience providing customer service for laboratory data users, reviewing analytical results, and ensuring data accuracy within LIMS.
Additional Requirements
A degree in chemistry, environmental science, biology, microbiology or a related field, plus 4–6 years of progressively responsible analytical laboratory experience.
Application Period Apply online between
January 5 2026
and
January 26 2026 .
All applications must be submitted through the City of Portland’s online portal. Attach a cover letter and resume; include responses to supplemental questions. Optional: Veteran preference documents.
Application Materials
Cover letter (address each qualification).
Resume.
Responses to supplemental questions.
Veteran preference documents (if applicable).
Recruitment Process
Apply online.
Minimum qualification evaluation (Week of February 2 2026).
Establishment of eligible list (Week of February 16 2026).
Selection and interview.
Offer of employment (TBD).
Start date (TBD; subject to conditions of employment).
Contact Terrol Johnson, Senior Recruiter, terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov.
Equal Opportunity Statement The City of Portland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Pay is mandated by the Oregon Equal Pay Act.
All candidates are considered equally, regardless of gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics.
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