Laboratory Technician Pharmacy

Job Summary:

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Laboratory Technician 1 position for the College of Pharmacy at Oregon State University (OSU). This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Laboratory Technician 1 position for the College of Pharmacy at Oregon State University (OSU). The three foundational goals of the College of Pharmacy are to provide excellent professional education for our students and continuing education for practicing pharmacists;

to foster outstanding and innovative research; and to contribute to public health by developing and promoting ways to provide medications safely and affordably. This position assists with synthetic organic chemistry, enzyme assays, sample processing and chemical analysis for scientific research conducted in the laboratory of Prof. Richard van Breemen. Chemical synthesis and purification will include chemical synthesis of novel bioactive organic molecules on the laboratory bench scale, enzyme assays will include measuring rates of drug metabolism, and sample processing will include solvent extraction and filtration prior to analysis using liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry.

Data analysis will include entering data into Excel spreadsheets for quantitative analysis.

• Responsible for paying close attention to detail and ensuring accuracy while performing organic chemical synthesis, biomedical sample preparation, and analysis.
• Follow safety protocols and foster a safe working environment
• Carry out organic chemical reactions and follow-up purification
• Prepare biomedical specimens and analytical chemical standards for analysis using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry
• Carry out enzyme assays in support of drug metabolism studies
• Careful and accurate entry of laboratory data
• Maintain detailed records of lab activities to inform research methodology

• One year of experience in a laboratory setting and high school courses in chemistry, biology, mathematics, or any course which included laboratory work; OR An equivalent combination of training and experience.
• NOTE:
  
  An Associate's degree in Laboratory Science may substitute for the required experience.
• 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.
• B.S. or B.A. in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field
• At least one year research or laboratory experience related to synthetic organic chemistry
• Experience with liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry
• Experience processing biomedical samples in a laboratory setting

Salary Range: $18.60 - Max $26.98

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

This position will work indoors in a laboratory and office environment. Work will include preparing organic chemical synthesis and biochemical analysis and using analytical chemistry instrumentation such as liquid chromatographs and mass spectrometers.

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