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Oregon State University is Hiring a Temporary Biological Sciences Research Technician 1-Disease Ecology Lab Tech Near Corvallis, OR
Temporary Biological Sciences Research Technician 1-Disease Ecology Lab Tech
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by April 27, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice 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.
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.
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.
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.
Cover letters are optional for this position and will not be used for evaluating your qualifications.
For additional information please contact:
Cheryl Hagey
cheryl.hagey@hotmail.com
Cheryl Hagey
cheryl.hagey@hotmail.com
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.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.
Position Details
Position Information
Department
Ag Botany / Plant Path (ABP)
Classification Title
Temp Bio Sci Research Tech 1
Job Title
Temporary Biological Sciences Research Technician 1-Disease Ecology Lab Tech
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 two full-time Temporary Biological Sciences Research Technician 1 positions for the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology at Oregon State University (OSU).
The position is located on OSU campus but may involve work in the field (nearby and in Eastern OR), which requires driving to the field location.
The position is located on OSU campus but may involve work in the field (nearby and in Eastern OR), which requires driving to the field location.
The project is to establish research on grass and fungal diversity and abundance in Oregon grasslands (including grass seed production, turf, pasture, and natural areas). The incumbent will help with lab work (preparing materials, identifying grass specimens, recording disease symptoms and grass traits, culturing fungi from leaves, simple DNA extraction using a kit, PCR) and some field work (collecting grass samples), under the supervision of Dr. Fletcher Halliday. Potential field work will involve driving to diverse field sites, walking 100-meter transects, and collecting grass specimens.
The incumbent will also have the opportunity to assist other lab members with ecology and plant pathology experiments in the lab and field.
Field work in Eastern Oregon may require overnight stays in rustic field conditions.
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:
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 comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
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 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
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 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.
- 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.
Key Responsibilities
80% Lab. Preparing materials, identifying grasses, recording disease symptoms, measuring grass traits, culturing fungi, simple DNA extraction (using a kit), PCR. This includes making media and preparing petri dishes in a sterile hood.
20% Field. Assisting with data and specimen collection. This involves driving to the field, potentially interacting with landowners, walking 100-meter transects, and collecting specimens for lab work.
What We Require
Two years of college-level courses in (specific field of biological science); OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
What You Will Need
Ability to follow directions and make independent decisions regarding lab and field research.
Commitment to safety, quality of work, and professionalism
This position may require driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030
What We Would Like You to Have
2 years of college coursework in plant ecology, plant pathology, or related field or equivalent combination of training and experience
Experience working independently with plants and fungi in the lab or field
Interest in working with diverse stakeholders / landowners
Self-motivated and capable of working independently
A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
May be required to work outside under unfavorable weather conditions.
May be required to walk long distances and lift heavy objects (up to 40lbs).
May be required to travel to field sites, including overnight trip(s) to Eastern OR
Pay Method
Hourly
Pay Period
16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date
Last working day of the month
Min Salary
$16.60
Max Salary
$21.96
Link to Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/153112
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P04777CT
Number of Vacancies
2
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
05/01/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
10/15/2024
Posting Date
04/19/2024
Full Consideration Date
04/27/2024
Closing Date
05/27/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by April 27, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice 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.
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.
Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).
PLEASENOTE: 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.
PLEASENOTE: 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.
Cover letters are optional for this position and will not be used for evaluating your qualifications.
For additional information please contact:
Cheryl Hagey
cheryl.hagey@hotmail.com
Cheryl Hagey
cheryl.hagey@hotmail.com
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.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.
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Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Temporary
INDUSTRY
Colleges & Universities
SALARY
$61k-86k (estimate)
POST DATE
04/24/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
04/29/2024
WEBSITE
oregonstate.edu
HEADQUARTERS
CORVALLIS, OR
SIZE
7,500 - 15,000
FOUNDED
1868
TYPE
Private
CEO
ED FESER
REVENUE
$500M - $1B
INDUSTRY
Colleges & Universities
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