Oregon State University
Location
Corvallis, OR | United States
Job description
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1. A Resume/Vita
2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
For additional information please contact: Jennifer Duringer at [email protected].
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.
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 OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
Position Information
Job Title
Student Technical Assistant - Endophyte Lab
Appointment Type
Student Employee
Job Location
Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent
100
Appointment Basis
12
Pay Method
Hourly
Pay Period
16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date
Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate
$14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate
$21.00 (Standard); $18.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill four part-time (10-24 hours per week during the academic year,then a maximum of 40 hours per week during an academic break) Student Technical Assistant positions for the Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology (EMT) at Oregon State University (OSU) in the Endophyte Service Laboratory (
Only students that anticipate being able to work during summer 2024 should apply. Up to 40 hours per week of work in the summer is expected but will be dependent upon sample volume in the laboratory; thus, 40 hours per week are not guaranteed. Personnel will perform routine to complex technical or specialized tasks in support of service work for the Endophyte Service Laboratory which may include laboratory chemical extractions, data collection, or interpretive analysis.
Position Duties
Student will perform routine laboratory duties under an established quality assurance system for theEndophyte Service Laboratory.
50% – Carrying out solvent extraction assays in plant/feed materials for assessment ofmycotoxin quantitation by HPLCfluorescence following standard operating procedures
20% - Lab maintenance (e.g. washing dishes, stocking consumables, and prepping solutions),sample storage and organization and other related work
15% – Processing/summary of data
10% - Grinding of plant samples
5% - Log-in of samples
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:
Additional Required Qualifications
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 OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P10740SE
Number of Vacancies
4
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
02/26/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
02/20/2024
Full Consideration Date
02/26/2024
Closing Date
03/08/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1. A Resume/Vita
2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
For additional information please contact: Jennifer Duringer at [email protected].
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.
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 OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
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