Academic Wage Hourly - Faculty Research Assistant

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To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by January 18, 2024.
Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled.
The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume/CV; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact: Cheryl Hagey cheryl.
hagey@oregonstate.
edu 541-737-5263 OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do.
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Position Details Position Information Department Ag Botany / Plant Path (ABP) Position Title Academic Wage Appt - Hourly Job Title Academic Wage Hourly - Faculty Research Assistant Appointment Type Academic Wage Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Part-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Job Summary The Department of Botany and Plant Pathology is seeking an hourly Academic Wage: Faculty Research Assistant.
This is a part-time (0.
50 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term position.
This position is anticipated to last approximately twelve (12) months.
This position supports plant pathology research that seeks to understand the basic biology and pathogenicity of organisms associated with Fusarium canker.
On a day-to-day basis, this will involve preparation, maintenance, and storage of pathogen cultures; DNA and RNA extractions; application of diagnostic assays; contributing to greenhouse and growth chamber studies to understand pathogen and disease reactions to environmental conditions; assisting with greenhouse operations and production of plant materials; and support for field studies.
The incumbent will work closely with other scientists, technicians, and students to plan and conduct experiments as part of a research team.
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Key Responsibilities 65% — Prepares growth media, handles pathogen cultures such as transferring and long-term storage.
Contributes to, and provides, technical assistance with molecular diagnostics, including serological assays, DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, and sequence analysis.
Contributes to scientific communications.
20% — Contributes to greenhouse operations and plant production to support needs of the research group, including growing and maintenance.
10% — Provides technical assistance for field studies, including disease assessments, plot maintenance, or administration of treatments.
Maintains safe and functional equipment and work areas in laboratory, greenhouse, headhouse, and field locations.
5% — Enters, tabulates, and summarizes data.
What You Will Need Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Pathology, Biology, Horticulture, Microbiology, or related field, and work experience related to the position, specifically in aseptic technique, manipulating cultures, research greenhouse operations, and basic molecular biology procedures.
Experience in research in greenhouse, laboratory, and field settings.
Ability to work effectively in team environments with diverse individuals.
Excellent organizational skills to manage time and multiple research demands.
Excellent spoken and written English skills to communicate effectively with team members.
Able and willing to travel within Oregon, work in adverse weather conditions if needed, and occasionally travel overnight to field plots.
This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a current, valid driver license.
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.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
What We Would Like You to Have Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs.
A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity Working Conditions / Work Schedule Work in lab, greenhouse, and outdoors in field spaces required.
Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs.
Incumbent must possess and maintain a current driver’s license.
The position requires travel within Oregon, ability to work in adverse weather conditions if needed, and occasional overnight travel to field plots outside of the state.
Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Recommended Full-Time Salary Range Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and experience.
Link to Position Description https://jobs.
oregonstate.
edu/position_descriptions/148273 Posting Detail Information Posting Number P07665UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 02/08/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 01/05/2024 Full Consideration Date 01/18/2024 Closing Date 02/01/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants Special Instructions to Applicants To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by January 18, 2024.
Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled.
The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume/CV; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact: Cheryl Hagey cheryl.
hagey@oregonstate.
edu 541-737-5263 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.
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.
This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities.
If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.
).
Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate.
Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details.
If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.
relations@oregonstate.
edu.
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