Biological Sciences Research Technician ; Short-Term

This recruitment will be used to fill one part‑time, short‑term, Biological Sciences Research Technician 3 for the Department of Horticulture. The position is expected to last approximately 5 months.

• Micopropagation of plants in development or release process
• In vitro ploidy manipulation
• Flow cytometry
• Maintain lab supplies
• Maintain training related to lab safety and reagent disposal

• A Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or similar area and two years of experience related to the area of assignment at a Biological Science Research Technician 2 level.
• Three additional years of experience related to the area of assignment at the Biological Science Research Technician 2 level may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree.

• Experience in tissue culture/micropropagation.
• Basic understanding of genetics.

Periodic work as research needs arise.

Most work is in lab setting but at times will need to visit field plots or greenhouse to collect plant material.

$19.36 - $28.75

When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.

Ryan Contreras
ryan.contreras

OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team
email: employee.relations

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