Microbiology Lab Technician - Corvallis, United States - Oregon State University

    Oregon State University
    Oregon State University Corvallis, United States

    Found in: Lensa US P 2 C2 - 1 week ago

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    Position Information

    Job Title
    Microbiology Lab Technician

    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 multiple part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week) Student Technical Assistant positions for the Department of Microbiology at Oregon State University (OSU).

    This position works with graduate students and research associates to provide support for molecular assays and invertebrate sorting and identification.

    Position Duties

    Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
    • Sorting and identifying tiny (3-5mm) freshwater invertebrates from stream samples under a dissecting microscope
    • DNA extraction and purification
    • Answering phone and photocopying
    • Data entry
    • Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for M. speciosa and C. Shasta
    Minimum Qualifications

    Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:
    • Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
    • Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
    • Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
      • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
      • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
      • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
      • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
      • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
    *International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

    Additional Required Qualifications
    • Previous experience with dissecting microscope is required.
    • Preference will be given to folks that can identify Manayunkia speciosa.
    • Finalists for this position will be required to pass an invertebrate identification test.
    Preferred (Special) Qualifications
    • The ideal candidate for this position possesses experience in sorting freshwater aquatic invertebrates with identification skills specific to the Annelida.
    • A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
    • Hours are flexible: students may work between 6-24 hours per week
    Working Conditions / Work Schedule

    Students staffed in this position will be expected to work weekly hours using a dissecting microscope and to effectively record and communicate results.
    Anticipated 15 hours per week.

    Posting Detail Information

    Posting Number
    P10365SE

    Number of Vacancies
    5

    Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
    10/16/2023

    Anticipated Appointment End Date
    06/30/2025

    Posting Date
    10/02/2023

    Full Consideration Date
    10/16/2023

    Closing Date
    06/30/2024

    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: Julie Alexander at

    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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    Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.