Laboratory Technician 1: Pharmacy

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

Job Summary

Job Summary: This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Laboratory Technician 1 position for the College of Pharmacy at Oregon State University (OSU). This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Laboratory Technician 1 position for the College of Pharmacy at Oregon State University (OSU). The three foundational goals of the College of Pharmacy are to provide excellent professional education for our students and continuing education for practicing pharmacists; to foster outstanding and innovative research; and to contribute to public health by developing and promoting ways to provide medications safely and affordably. This position assists with synthetic organic chemistry, enzyme assays, sample processing and chemical analysis for scientific research conducted in the laboratory of Prof. Richard van Breemen. Chemical synthesis and purification will include chemical synthesis of novel bioactive organic molecules on the laboratory bench scale, enzyme assays will include measuring rates of drug metabolism, and sample processing will include solvent extraction and filtration prior to analysis using liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry. Data analysis will include entering data into Excel spreadsheets for quantitative analysis.

Key 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

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.
• NOTE: An Associate's degree in Laboratory Science may substitute for the required experience.
• 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.
• 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

Salary

Salary Range: $18.60 - Max $26.98

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Working Conditions / Schedule

This position will work indoors in a laboratory and office environment. Work will include preparing organic chemical synthesis and biochemical analysis and using analytical chemistry instrumentation such as liquid chromatographs and mass spectrometers.

Location

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision and Basic Life
• OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
• Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Equal Opportunity

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

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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.

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