Lab Technician: Organic Synthesis & LC-MS Analysis

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision and Basic Life

Paid leave

Job summary

Oregon State University in Corvallis seeks a Laboratory Technician 1 to support synthetic organic chemistry, enzyme assays, and analytical workflows in the College of Pharmacy. The role includes preparing biomedical samples, performing solvent extractions, and data entry in Excel for quantitative analysis.

The candidate will work in a lab environment, following safety protocols and maintaining meticulous records.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a laboratory setting and high school courses in chemistry, biology, mathematics, or any course which included laboratory work; OR An equivalent combination of training and experience.
• An Associate's degree in Laboratory Science may substitute for the required experience.
• B.S. or B.A. in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field
• At least one year research or laboratory experience related to synthetic organic chemistry
• Experience with liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry
• Experience processing biomedical samples in a laboratory setting
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for paying close attention to detail and ensuring accuracy while performing organic chemical synthesis, biomedical sample preparation, and analysis.
• Follow safety protocols and foster a safe working environment
• Carry out organic chemical reactions and follow-up purification
• Prepare biomedical specimens and analytical chemical standards for analysis using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry
• Carry out enzyme assays in support of drug metabolism studies
• Careful and accurate entry of laboratory data
• Maintain detailed records of lab activities to inform research methodology

Skills

Laboratory experience

Synthesis experience

Excel data entry

Organo-chemical analysis

Education

B.S. or B.A. in chemistry/biochemistry or related field

Associate’s degree may substitute for experience

Tools

Liquid chromatography

Mass spectrometry

Job description

Oregon State University in Corvallis seeks a Laboratory Technician 1 to support synthetic organic chemistry, enzyme assays, and analytical workflows in the College of Pharmacy. The role includes preparing biomedical samples, performing solvent extractions, and data entry in Excel for quantitative analysis.

The candidate will work in a lab environment, following safety protocols and maintaining meticulous records.