Specimen Collector - no experience required!

Do you enjoy being the person others turn to for support? Are you motivated to make an impact on public safety? Do you take pride in a job well done and actively seek out new learning opportunities?

If you’re nodding your head, we want to speak with you!

Gradient is hiring a Full-time Specimen Collection Technician to join our team!

Key Details

Pay : $19.73/hour

Location : You will rotate between our Clackamas and Jubitz (N. PDX) locations

Schedule : Monday – Friday; 8 am – 5 pm (with flexibility to work outside of these hours as needed)

Must be available to work 1-2 Saturday shifts/month, 8 am – 2 pm

Benefits : Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Simple IRA w/ Company Match, and Professional Development Stipend

• Who We Are
• Gradient started with the idea that safer transportation starts with compliance at its core. Family-owned since 1996, we deliver people, goods, and materials safely by helping businesses navigate compliance. We believe safer transportation creates a safer world, and our mission is to protect both businesses and lives. As industry leaders and stewards of knowledge, we support the economy and communities through trusted partnerships.

Our Values

Never Settle - There’s always a way to improve on today.

Share Responsibility - Safety only works when everyone does their part.

Rise Together - We support the safety and success of our staff, clients, and communities.

• What You'll Do
• As a Specimen Collection Technician, you'll collect drug and alcohol specimens from drivers with accuracy, care, and integrity. This role is about compliance: following procedures, treating participants professionally, and ensuring smooth site operations. If you pride yourself on accuracy and value public safety impact, this job is for you.

In addition to the collection process, this role will support business operations through various administrative tasks. Here's what your day may look like:

Check in donors, verify identification, explain the collection process, and ensure each person is treated with professionalism and discretion

Conduct collections of urine, saliva, hair, and breath specimens, maintaining strict chain-of-custody at every step

Answer phones, schedule appointments, and manage front-desk responsibilities between collections

Process invoices and collect payment for services

Maintain organized, stocked, and inspection-ready collection sites at both locations

Coordinate with the team during high-volume periods and step in where needed

• What We’re Looking For
• No medical background required. Our onboarding program provides all the training you need to step into this role with confidence. You do need to be someone who follows procedure precisely, communicates clearly under pressure, and understands that the integrity of each collection matters - to the participant, the employer, and to public safety.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years in customer service or a customer-facing administrative role

Proficient in Microsoft Office; comfortable learning new software systems

Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation

Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen, including THC

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Learn more about our mission here .

Gradient is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees.