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Offer: Temporary Biological Sciences Research Technician 1:Oregon State UniversityJob description:Temporary Biological Sciences Research Technician 1Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.Applications will be reviewed located on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc.Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position. Cover letters are optional for this position and will not be used for evaluating your qualifications. Equivalent required practice is located on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week). PLEASE NOTE: If you have volunteer practice significant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major tasks. Typically, the starting income is at the lower end of the income range. For additional information Contact Us by: Robert Alba rob.alba@oregonstate.edu 541-737-1390 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 capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Position DetailsPosition InformationDepartment Forest Ecosyst & Society (FOR) Classification Title Temp Bio Sci Research Tech 1 Job Title Temporary Biological Sciences Research Technician 1 Appointment Type Temporary Staff Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Not benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Employment Category Temporary Job Summary This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (approximately 20-30 hours per week) Temporary Biological Sciences Research Technician 1 position for the College of Forestry, Forest Ecosystems and Society at Oregon State University (OSU). This position will provide short-term assistance with several research projects currently underway in the laboratory and greenhouse. Information about the research group can be found at http://people.forestry.oregonstate.edu/steve-strauss/home-page. Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply expertise, tools and expertise to build a better future for all. FACTS: • Top 1.4% university in the world • More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined • 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S. • 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties • 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone • 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates • 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color • 217k+ alumni worldwide • For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about Locations: Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances. Total compensates Package: Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: • Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. • Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources. • Retirement savings paid by the university. • A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. • Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities. • Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program. Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to lgain more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU. Key Responsibilities 75% - Perform plant tissue culture using sterile technique, propagate hop plantlets in tissue culture, collect data for plant transformation experiments, and conduct experiments that use common molecular biology techniques (e.g. nucleic acid extractions, primer design, PCR, gel electrophoresis, transformation, fluorescence microscopy, and fluorescence imaging). 10% - Clean and maintain laboratory work areas, as needed. 10% - Direct and train student employees, as needed. Interact respectfully and professionally with all research team members in the performance of all tasks and contribute to an inclusive, welcoming work environment. 5% - Conduct greenhouse work including potting/re-potting, trimming plants, moving plants, fertilizing plants, monitoring pests, watering, keeping the greenhouse clean, collecting data, and taking photos. What We Require Two years of college-level courses in (specific field of biological science); OR an equivalent combination of training and practice. What You Will Need practice with media prep, sterile technique, practice with performing tissue culture sterile transfers, practice propagating hop plantlets in tissue culture, practice with data collection in plant transformation experiments, and practice with common molecular biology techniques (e.g., nucleic acid extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis). Demonstrated capability to contribute to an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming workplace environment for individuals with a range of different backgrounds, identities, perspectives, and/or life practices. What We Would Like You to Have » Previous practice in a biotechnology laboratory. » Previous practice relating to regulation and containment of transgenic organisms and regulated material. » Previous practice with common DNA sequence analyses. » Previous practice with CRISPR/Cas-9 tools. Working Conditions / Work Schedule » This position requires the capability to work in the laboratory and greenhouses. » Some weekend work will be required for continuity of experiments. » This position requires the capability to lift up to 50 pounds. Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Min income $16.60 Max income $21.96 Link to Position Description https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/160136 Posting Detail Information Posting Number P04987CT Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 10/07/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date 04/07/2025 Posting Date 09/26/2024 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 10/03/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified candidates Special Instructions to candidates Applications will be reviewed located on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position. Cover letters are optional for this position and will not be used for evaluating your qualifications. Equivalent required practice is located on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week). PLEASE NOTE: If you have volunteer practice significant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major tasks. Typically, the starting income is at the lower end of the income range. For additional information Contact Us by: Robert Alba rob.alba@oregonstate.edu 541-737-1390 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 capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» * Which of the following have you performed in a research laboratory setting? Check all that apply. » Media Prep » Sterile Technique » Tissue culture transfers » Molecular biology techniques » Data collection for plant transformation experiments Documents Needed to ApplyRequired DocumentsOptional Documents» Cover Letter » VETERANS ONLY: Must provide proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation - information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed) Skills:
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