Position Details
Position Information
Job Title | Undergraduate Student Laboratory Assistant |
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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 one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Undergraduate Student Laboratory Assistant for the Veterinary Diagnostic Lab at Oregon State University (OSU). The Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) is an integral part of the College of Veterinary Medicine and provides diagnostic services for the College, practicing veterinarians in the state and region, wildlife officials, and livestock, poultry, and pet owners. The purpose of this position is to provide general laboratory support, by performing record keeping, organizing/labeling specimens and reagents and general housekeeping required for daily operation of the Laboratory. This position performs critical detailed tasks, but will not be performing any diagnostic testing procedures. This position works under the direct supervision of other Microbiologists or the laboratory supervisor, who assign work verbally or in writing. Specific Standard Operating Procedures are strictly followed in order to maintain quality control standards. Work is reviewed by professional staff for accuracy and completeness. |
Position Duties | 30%: Keep laboratory clean by performing daily, weekly and monthly cleaning tasks. This will include washing and sterilizing labware, using an autoclave, cleaning all laboratory areas (counters, floors) and equipment, as directed 30%: Label and organize specimens and reagents. Assist with preparation of specimens for testing, which includes handling specimens in a biosafety cabinet, use of centrifuges, scales, pipettors and other laboratory equipment. May include preparation of reagents for testing procedures. 20%: Record keeping and filing 15%: Various other laboratory support tasks, as requested 5%: Keep supplies stocked and rotate stock on shelves as new supplies are received. Inform supervisor if stock is low |
Minimum Qualifications | Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
*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 |
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 OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years |
Preferred (Special) Qualifications |
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Working Conditions / Work Schedule |
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | P10886SE |
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Number of Vacancies | |
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date | 04/15/2024 |
Anticipated Appointment End Date | |
Posting Date | 03/27/2024 |
Full Consideration Date | |
Closing Date | 04/05/2024 |
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: Dawn Dirksat[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. 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 OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. |
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