IB Curator Assistant 26-27

OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness.; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University, Department of Integrative Biology, is seeking part-time Curator Assistant positions to support specimen curation, data entry, and library research. Work hours are capped at 24 per week during academic terms and may vary with project needs.

These positions are eligible for federal work-study awards; students with a strong work ethic and an interest in biological sciences are encouraged to apply. Duties include data basing, filing, lab organization, and sample preparation.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an academic program at high school, college, or university.
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment.
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Physical curation, care, preparation and imaging of specimens
• Data basing and cataloguing
• Filing and clerical work
• Library research
• Assist with laboratory organization and cleaning
• Sample preparation for analysis
• DNAextraction of specimens,PCR, and processing ofDNAsequence data.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Career & Self Development

Education

Enrolled in school

Job description

Department:

Integrative Biology (SZO)

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, Career & Self Development

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

OSUwill conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Curator Assistant positions for the Department of Integrative Biology at Oregon State University (OSU).

Applications submitted to this recruitment are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions become available.

The approximate hours worked per week will vary depending on the needs of the projects, but will not exceed 24 hours per week during academic terms.

These positions are eligible to students with federal work study awards; work study students are preferred.

May include any of the following duties:

• Physical curation, care, preparation and imaging of specimens

• Data basing and cataloguing

• Filing and clerical work

• Library research

• Assist with laboratory organization and cleaning

• Sample preparation for analysis

• DNAextraction of specimens,PCR, and processing ofDNAsequence data.

Qualifications:

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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

*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.

Required Qualifications:

• Students with career goals related to biological sciences or related field.

• Strong and demonstrable work ethic.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications:

• 3.0GPA

• Students in good standing

• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity