Student Laboratory Assistant

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University seeks a Student Laboratory Assistant for the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. This part-time role involves assisting in bacteriology and parasitology tasks, handling animal specimens, and maintaining lab operations. Candidates must be enrolled in a science program and have approved work-study funding.

Qualifications

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university.
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements.
• Ability to lift 25lbs unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Making culture media.
• Quality control of media and reagents.
• Maintaining laboratory cleanliness.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Sciences major

Tools

Excel

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

For additional information please contact: Kurt Williams at [e-mail]

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.

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

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Student Laboratory Assistant

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Student Employee

Job Location

Position Appointment Percent

Position Appointment Percent 100%

Appointment Basis

Appointment Basis 12

Pay Method

Pay Method Hourly

Pay Period

Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date

Pay Date Last working day of the month

Remote or Hybrid option?

Min Hourly Rate

Min Hourly Rate $14.70 (Standard); $13.70 (Non-Urban); $15.95 (Portland Metro)

Max Hourly Rate

Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)

Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill two part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Laboratory Worker positions for the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Oregon State University ( OSU ).

This position provides assistance to the operations of the bacteriology and parasitology laboratory sections. This position involves handling of animal specimens and associated bacterial, fungal, and parasitic organisms.

Applicants for this position must have approved work-study program funding.

Position Duties

• Making culture media
• Quality control of media and reagents
• Maintaining laboratory cleanliness
• Upkeep of databases and other clerical duties
• Operating laboratory equipment such as autoclaves, centrifuges, and biosafety cabinets
• Plating animal tissues for culture or setting up fecal specimens for testing with minimal supervision once trained
• 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

• Sciences major
• Ability to lift 25lbs unassisted
• Ability to stand/ work on one’s feet for an extended period of time
• Manual dexterity and color vision
• Tolerance of noxious odors and biohazardous specimens
• Strict adherence to established protocols
• Excellent communication skills, adaptability, and attention to detail

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• Microbiology, Animal Science or closely related major
• General laboratory experience
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Proficiency with Excel and other computing programs
• Completion of the OSU EH&S Laboratory Safety course and Animal Handler Safety Awareness training and quiz

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Posting Number

Posting Number P11734SE

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 2

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 01/20/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date

Posting Date 01/04/2025

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date

Closing Date 05/31/2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search

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:

For additional information please contact: Kurt Williams at [e-mail]

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.

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

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please provide your availability to work breaks (winter break, spring break, summer)

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please provide your expected graduation date.

  (Open Ended Question)

Notice of Availability:
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