Vet Med Student Laboratory Assistant

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 25.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Oregon State University in Corvallis is seeking 2–3 part-time Student Laboratory Assistants for the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Positions are up to 24 hours per week, involving specimen handling, labeling, and basic lab support.

Responsibilities include following safety procedures, assisting with pre-testing setup, cleaning, and delivering specimens within the VRL and Magruder Hall. This role emphasizes reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork.

Formación

• 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
• Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
• Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
• International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by USCIS

Responsabilidades

• Triage, sort, label and stabilize specimens, record information for chain of custody. May involve use of a biosafety cabinet
• Deliver specimens to and from laboratories within VRL and Magruder Hall
• Washing, packaging and sterilizing glassware and implements/small instruments using an autoclave or steam sterilizer
• General cleaning; may include sweeping, mopping, dusting, etc.
• Empty regular trash and recycling from multiple rooms throughout the laboratory
• Assist full-time laboratory staff with pre-testing set up as needed
• Other support tasks as assigned

Conocimientos

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Educación

Biology coursework

Chemistry coursework

Medical terminology coursework

Descripción del empleo

Department:

Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine - Vet Diagnostic Lab

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill 2-3 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Laboratory Assistant positions for the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Oregon State University (OSU).

Position Duties

• Triage, sort, label and stabilize specimens, record information for chain of custody. May involve use of a biosafety cabinet
• Deliver specimens to and from laboratories within VRL and Magruder Hall
• Washing, packaging and sterilizing glassware and implements/small instruments using an autoclave or steam sterilizer
• General cleaning; may include sweeping, mopping, dusting, etc.
• Empty regular trash and recycling from multiple rooms throughout the laboratory
• Assist full-time laboratory staff with pre-testing set up as needed
• Other support tasks as assigned

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

Qualifications

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

Required

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions without deviation
• Experience following biological laboratory safety procedures
• Ability to use both hands to open boxes and lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to document required information for each shipment/specimen received with legible handwriting
• Completed courses in biology, zoology, chemistry, medical terminology or related coursework
• Timeliness and attendance during your assigned shift is expected. Unexcused or repeat absences will result in termination.
• May be exposed to specimens that have strong odors, degrading tissue, bodily fluids, blood, fecal material and may contain human pathogens.

Preferred

• Previous work experience in a laboratory
• A working knowledge of basic medical terminology

Working Conditions/Schedule

Work schedule is 8:00 AM -

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Position Security

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.

Additional Conditions

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

Final Approval

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