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Corvallis, OR | United States

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Job description

Internal Job Number: P04579CT

Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Biological Sciences Research Technician 3: Ecohydrology Lab Technician position for the College of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science at Oregon State University ( OSU ). This is a limited duration appointment expected to last approximately two years from the appointment begin date .

The ecohydrology research technician will support postdoctoral, graduate, and undergraduate students with both field and lab-related tasks associated with critical zone research. The technician will be expected to complete tasks including (but not limited to) construction, installation, and maintenance of heat pulse thermal dissipation probes, soil moisture and gas sensors, and self-potential sensors. Strong knowledge of wiring, programing, and maintaining Campbell data loggers and off-grid electrical systems will be necessary and troubleshooting these systems in the field will be expected. Furthermore, the technician will assist in the collection and cataloging of field samples which may include predawn measurements, soil extraction via both soil pit establishment and auguring, soil core extraction, as well as other below- and above-ground measurements. Field work is conducted in steep terrain and will also include support for greenhouse experiments. The technician will provide support with data quality assurance and will assist in data archiving and management of environmental databases. The technician will also be expected to help support lab work which includes, but is not limited to, grinding and processing soils, analyzing roots, and performing extractions with close attention to detail.

Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty):

A Bachelor's degree in (specific area of biological science) and two years of experience related to the area of assignment at a Biological Science Research Technician 2 level. Three additional years of experience related to the area of assignment at the Biological Science Research Technician 2 level may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree.

Requirements :

• Ability to complete the following tasks with little to no supervision: construction, installation, and maintenance of off-grid environmental monitoring systems, including the capacity to troubleshoot sensor and electrical problems on-the-fly in the field. Knowledge of Campbell datalogger operation is expected. Familiarity with Campbell data logger code is highly desired.
• Familiarity with the upkeep of general laboratory supplies and equipment is required. An ability to follow, develop, and improve laboratory SOPs as well as being able to quickly and accurately learn new laboratory procedures is expected.
• Ability to respond constructively to other's ideas and suggestions and a willingness to develop creative solutions to challenges that arise.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, including listening and responding to questions optimally.
• Understanding and dexterity to construct instrumentation consisting of very small wires and electronic devices.
• The capability of carrying up to 60lbs on rough or steep terrain for up to 2 miles.
• Proficiency with basic computer software including the Microsoft Office suite, as well as online collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams or Google Drive. Familiarity in at least one programming language (such as R, Python, or MATLAB ) and an ability to seek creative solutions to coding problems with little supervision is highly desired.
• Must have the ability to pay close attention to details and keep clear and accurate records.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal daily supervision.

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.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

Type:

• This work may occasionally require work outside normal schedule hours. This position requires field work in what can be inclement weather (e.g., cold, rainy), and strenuous conditions (e.g., carry 60 lbs, digging holes, and hiking off train in steep terrain).

About Oregon State University

Oregon State is a leading research university located in one of the safest, smartest, greenest small cities in the nation. Situated 90 miles south of Portland, and an hour from the Cascades or the Pacific Coast, Corvallis is the perfect home base for exploring Oregon?s natural wonders.Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose ? making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality.Founded in 1868, Oregon State is the state?s Land Grant university and is one of only two universities in the U.S. to have Sea Grant, Space Grant and Sun Grant designations. Oregon State is also the only university in Oregon to hold both the Carnegie Foundation's top designation for research institutions and its prestigious Community Engagement classification.As Oregon?s leading public research university, with $261.7 million in external funding in the 2011 fiscal year, Oregon State?s impact reaches across the state and beyond. With 12 colleges, 15 Agricultural Experiment Stations, 35 county Extension offic ... es, the Hatfield Marine Sciences Center in Newport and OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon State has a presence in every one of Oregon?s 36 counties, with a statewide economic footprint of $2.06 billion.Oregon State welcomes a diverse student body of over 26,000 students from across Oregon, all 50 states and more than 100 countries. They can choose from more than 200 undergraduate and more than 80 graduate degree programs, including over 30 degrees online offered through Oregon State Ecampus. Oregon State increasingly attracts high-achieving students, with nationally recognized programs in areas such as conservation biology, agricultural sciences, nuclear engineering, forestry, fisheries and wildlife management, community health, pharmacy and zoology.Oregon State also ranks high in sustainability, fourth among universities nationwide for using renewable energy and first in the Pac-12 Conference. And our students literally help power the university: 22 exercise machines at Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose ? making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality. For more information visit 400-acre main campus in Corvallis includes a Historic District, making Oregon State one of only a handful of U.S. university campuses listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district includes such icons as Weatherford Hall, the Memorial Union and Benton Hall, the oldest building on the oldest building on campus.OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

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