Position Details Position Information Job Title Environmental & Molecular Toxicology Research Assistant - Hemp Project 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 $14.70 (Standard); $13.70 (Non-Urban); $15.95 (Portland Metro) Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro) Position Summary This recruitment will be used to fill 4 part-time (10 - 20 hours per week) Student Technical Assistant positions for the Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology (EMT) at Oregon State University (OSU). This position performs routine to complex technical or specialized tasks in support of research for Dr. Duringer's Laboratory. Student will perform research on industrial hemp and cannabinoid quantitation and/or contaminants of importance to veterinary medicine/agriculture. This will include development of skills in analytical chemistry and use of instrumentation such as LC-MS/MS. Routine laboratory duties such as dishes and proper waste disposal will be part of the position as well. Some positions may include laboratory chemical extractions, data collection, or interpretive analysis Position Duties * Student will perform routine laboratory duties and analysis and general lab maintenance related to agricultural research. * 60% Sample preparation (log-in, grinding and weighing) * 20% Laboratory maintenance (e.g. washing dishes, stocking consumables, chemical inventory, prepping solutions and proper waste disposal) * 10% Carry out toxicology assays including extraction of plant/feed and animal blood/urine/fecal samples for assessment by HPLC or LC-MS/MS * 10% Processing/summary of data using instrument specific software, Microsoft and/or statistical programs and related work 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 Must be able to work well with others as part of an integrated team and have attention to detail. Responsible and well organized with good time Management and communication skills; during the summer months, sample processing occurs in a high-throughput environment. Preferred (Special) Qualifications Experience or classes in chemistry, biology, agricultural sciences and related fields is preferred, but not required. A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. Working Conditions / Work Schedule Posting Detail Information Posting Number P11712SE Number of Vacancies 4 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 01/06/2025 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 12/17/2024 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 12/23/2024 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: ● A Resume/Vita For additional information please contact: Jennifer Duringer at jennifer.duringer@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 2 years. 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 Supplemental Questions