Student Technical Assistant - Garcia-Jaramillo

Position Details
Position Information
Job Title
Student Technical Assistant - Garcia-Jaramillo
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
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
The recruitment is to fill three part-time (less than 24 hours per week) Student Laboratory Assistant positions for the Garcia-Jaramillo Lab in the Environmental and Molecular Toxicology Department at Oregon State University.
This position requires performing routine complex technical and specialized tasks, including liquid chromatography mass spectroscopy work, cell culture, bioassays, data processing, and handling toxic substances under strict safety operational procedures. The individual must be hard working, detail oriented, willing to meet deadlines, adaptable, and able to multi-task. As well, the individual must have an interest and demonstrated skills in scientific writing.
Position Duties
50% - Sample collection, preparation, analysis, and data processing

• Sample collection, preparation, analysis, and data processing, related to other projects led by PhD students or Postdocs at the lab, or projects assigned by faculty research assistants or PI to the student.

30% - Review of current literature and writing a review manuscript

• Student is expected to work with the PI to identify a research topic, compile current literature available, and write a review article, under the guidance and supervision of Faculty research assistants and PI.

10% - Laboratory Maintenance and Support

• Inventory management
• Maintains the replenishing of supplies
• Help with glassware cleaning
• Prepare records of supplies received, and unpack, restock, and rotate stock on hand
• Anticipate when inventory is running low for the lab and notify Lab Manager and PI immediately
• Help maintain the collection, sorting, labeling, and storage of chemical waste following EH&S protocols
• Maintains the overall cleanliness and order in the solutions and chemicals room, freezers and fridges, and LCMS room.
• Empty and replace the glass waste bins and recycle containers on a regular basis, keep laboratory benches and instruments clean.

10% Preparing reports and presentations and attend weekly lab meetings.

• As requested, the student will report results and update the PI and Lab Manager.

Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

• 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
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

• 0.5 year of experience in a research laboratory using analytical instrumentation for the analysis of organic compounds, and/or experience with bioassays and cell culture.
• Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P10528SE
Number of Vacancies
3
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
12/01/2023
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
11/27/2023
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date
12/01/2023
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
For additional information please contact: Manuel Garcia-Jaramillo at manuel.g.jaramillo@oregonstate.edu.
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.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.