Laboratory Technician 2

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Newport News, VIRGINIA
Deadline: 28 Mar 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Department Coop Inst Marine Ecosyst (RDR)
Classification Title Laboratory Technician 2
Job Title Laboratory Technician 2
Appointment Type Classified Staff
Job Location Newport
Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Employment Category Limited Duration
Job Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Laboratory Technician 2 position for the Cooperative Institute for Marine Ecosystem and Resources Studies (CIMERS) at Oregon State University (OSU). This position will be located at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon. This is a limited duration appointment expected to last approximately 1 year from the appointment begin date.
Performs routine and standardized chemical, microbiological, physical, or other laboratory tests following well-defined written instructions and procedures. Develops new analytical procedures in coordination with other staff. Performs preliminary data quality assurance, statistics and helps with the preparation of scientific manuscripts for peer-review.
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 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 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.
• 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 learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
50%
  • Extraction of lipid samples using a modified Folch Procedure
  • Derivatizing lipid samples to form fatty acid methyl esters
  • Interpret results of analyses and run correlations with other tests before reporting results.


15%
  • Chemically cleaning glassware

10%
  • Performs routine husbandry of marine invertebrates in the lab
  • Helps with tissue sampling in marine invertebrates

10%
  • Presenting scientific materials and helping with peer-reviewed manuscript preparation

5%
  • Entering data on lipid classes and fatty acids into Excel spreadsheets

5%
  • Operation of a gas chromatograph HP 7890

5%
  • Operation of a TLC-FID latroscan Mark V
What We Require

Two years of experience performing routine, standardized analytical tests and laboratory procedures in accordance with well-defined written instructions and high school courses in chemistry, biology, mathematics, or any course which included laboratory work; OR An equivalent combination of training and experience. NOTE: An Associate’s Degree in Laboratory Science may substitute for one year of the required experience.
What You Will Need
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
This position requires 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
  • Master’s degree in life sciences/ biological/chemistry or marine studies
  • Familiar with lab safety protocols and hazardous materials.
  • Experience with operation of a gas chromatographer.
  • Experience with operation of an Iatroscan.
  • Experience with Folch-type lipid extractions.
  • Experience with acid-catalyst derivatization procedures.
  • Experience with sampling marine phytoplankton, zooplankton, fish, and invertebrates.
  • Experience with data base maintenance and Excel.
  • Experience with shipping and handling biological samples.
  • A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
The position involves chemical analyses in a fume hood. Working in a marine chemistry dry laboratory and occasionally sampling animals from a wet laboratory facility.
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Min Salary $18.12
Max Salary $27.31
Link to Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/141074

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P04709CT
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 05/01/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date 04/30/2025
Posting Date 03/13/2024
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 03/28/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
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:
Kaydee Erdmann
541-867-0283
[email protected]
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 [email protected] .

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