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Temporary Biological Sciences Research Technician 1

Oregon State University

Temporary Biological Sciences Research Technician 1

Oregon State University

Department: Forest Ecosyst & Society (FOR)

Appointment Type: Temporary Staff

Job Location: Corvallis

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range:

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 knowledge, tools and skills 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 https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources 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 Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee 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 https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator to learn 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 duties 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 You Will Need

Experience with media prep, sterile technique, experience with performing tissue culture sterile transfers, experience propagating hop plantlets in tissue culture, experience with data collection in plant transformation experiments, and experience with common molecular biology techniques (e.g., nucleic acid extraction, PCR , gel electrophoresis).

Demonstrated ability to contribute to an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming workplace environment for individuals with a range of different backgrounds, identities, perspectives, and/or life experiences.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Previous experience in a biotechnology laboratory.

• Previous experience relating to regulation and containment of transgenic organisms and regulated material.

• Previous experience with common DNA sequence analyses.

• Previous experience with CRISPR /Cas-9 tools.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

• This position requires the ability to work in the laboratory and greenhouses.

• Some weekend work will be required for continuity of experiments.

• This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will be reviewed based 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 experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).

PLEASE NOTE : If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.

Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.

For additional information please contact:

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 ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

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