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Job Opportunity: 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: Posy Busby posy.busby@oregonstate.edu 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 Ag Botany / Plant Path (ABP) Classification Title Temp Bio Sci Research Tech 1 Job Title Temporary Biological Sciences Research Technician 1 Appointment Type Temporary Staff Job Location Blue River Benefits Eligible Not benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Employment Category Temporary Job Summary This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Temporary Biological Science Research Technician 1 position for the Department of Agricultural Botany and Plant Pathology at Oregon State University (OSU). The position will sit in the College of Agricultural Sciences in the Botany and Plant Pathology unit. Physical work will be performed in Blue River, Oregon. The College of Agricultural Sciences is committed to advancing a climate of diversity, equity, and inclusion. https://agsci.oregonstate.edu/home/about/culture-equity-diversity-and-incl usion The position exists to complete field work connected with the NSF LTER8 project at the HJ Andrews Experimental Forest in Blue River, OR. The work was halted in July due to a forest fire and evacuation of field workers. The field technician will return to the Andrew's to complete the field work connected with the reciprocal transplant experiment, alongside other techs working towards the same objective. The technician's primary function is to establish seedling plots in burned and unburned sites. 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 Field plot establishment (45%) This includes travel to field sites, identifying focal study trees, monumenting plot boundaries around each focal tree. Planting seedlings and mosses in field plots (50%) This includes transporting seedlings and mosses to sites, digging holes, and planting seedlings/mosses. Supervising volunteers who will assist with seedling and moss planting (5%) 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 . What We Would Like You to Have » capability to drive a field vehicle » BA or BS » Prior field practice at the HJ Andrews Experimental Forest » Prior practice establishing seedling plots » Demonstrated capability to promote diversity, equity and inclusion. Working Conditions / Work Schedule Working outdoors for extended periods, hiking in rugged terrain, adverse conditions (wet, cold). 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/159843 Posting Detail Information Posting Number P04979CT Number of Vacancies 2 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 10/01/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 09/23/2024 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 09/30/2024 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: Posy Busby posy.busby@oregonstate.edu 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 (*).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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