Laboratory Assistant (Short-Term)

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

For additional information please contact:

Katy Kavanagh

This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (approximately 20 hours per week) short-term Laboratory Assistant position for the College of Forestry at Oregon State University (OSU). This position is expected to last approximately 3-months.

The Lab Aide supports various tasks associated with the Cooperative Chemical Analytical Lab (CCAL) which specializes in high quality trace level analysis of nutrients ions and physical properties of lake stream precipitation and groundwater research samples.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive lift and process/document samples delivered in heavy (up to 50#) coolers and 14-L carboys.

• Filter bulk samples. Samples from plastic carboys need to be filtered into heavy glass carboys that require multiple washes between and after use.

• Setup of sample digests and sample dilutions.

• Load and unload gas tanks from forklift move into position and transfer regulators.

• Stock chemical and waste pours for reagent preparation and disposal.

• Move lift and organize boxes of paper files to loft storage facility.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Training or experience demonstrating the:

• knowledge of basic laboratory techniques;

• knowledge of laboratory terminology equipment and materials;

• knowledge of basic math;

• ability to follow formulas accurately;

• ability to handle package and store laboratory specimens and materials;

• ability to operate and maintain standard laboratory equipment;

• ability to learn routing testing methods procedures and techniques;

• ability to keep accurate records in conformance with laboratory procedures; and i) ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• High school courses in chemistry biology mathematics or any course which included laboratory work are considered qualifying.

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in a laboratory setting

• Commitment to working professionally and inclusively with people from all backgrounds

On your application be specific in addressing your training and/or experience to the areas listed in the required qualifications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability protected veteran and other protected status.

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. If this position has critical or security-sensitive responsibilities and/or driving duties and 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 OSUs Employee and Labor Relations team at .