Grass Genetics Lab Assistant

Special Instructions

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

• Brief letter of interest

For additional information please contact:
Jolene Bunce ce

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

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  et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years. 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 Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard ) as per OSU Standard  et seq.

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

• Job Title
• Appointment Type
• Appointment Type:
  Student Employee
• Job Location
• Position Appointment Percent: 100
• Appointment Basis: 12
• Pay Method:
  Hourly
• Pay Period: 16th - 15th of the following month
• Pay Date:
  Last working day of the month
• Remote or Hybrid option?
• Min Hourly Rate: $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)
• Max Hourly Rate: $21.50 (Standard); $19.50 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)

This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Grass Genetics Lab Assistant at Oregon State University (OSU).

This position offers the opportunity to develop genetic and molecular biology skills while working on grass crop improvement. Research in the lab and greenhouse focuses on using molecular biology and genetics tools to understand the genetics of important agronomic traits, like seed shattering and herbicide sensitivity. Employees will work closely with scientists and technicians and communicate regularly with the project leader and others for guidance on experimental procedures, setup, sampling, analyses of data, etc.

Employees will need the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, to work well independently and in teams, to maintain an orderly workspace and to work safely, and a willingness to learn new things related to the job.

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:

Critical Thinking, Professionalism, Technology, Career & Self-Development

Position duties will include: planting and maintaining greenhouse plant materials; preparing laboratory reagents and media; performing laboratory procedures, such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, and vector assembly; measuring plant traits; and recording, analyzing, and summarizing laboratory data in notebooks and electronically.

• 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…