Laboratory Technician

Position Details

Department: Food Innovation Center (AFC)

Classification

Title:

Laboratory Technician 1

Job Title: Laboratory Technician 1

Appointment Type: Classified Staff

Job Location: Portland

Benefits Eligible: Full‑Time, benefits eligible

Employment Category: Regular

This recruitment is to fill one full‑time Laboratory Technician 1 position for the Food Innovation Center at Oregon State University (OSU). The role will reside in Portland, Oregon and support laboratory research and applied food product development with a focus on supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO₂) processing operations. Under close supervision, the incumbent will assist with standardized procedures, sample preparation, equipment operation, data recording, and basic laboratory maintenance to enable high‑quality, reproducible experimental work.

• 50% Laboratory Procedures & Support
• 35% Equipment Operation & Maintenance
• 10% Data Recording & Documentation
• 5% Laboratory Organization & Safety

One year of laboratory experience and high school courses in chemistry, biology, or mathematics; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience. An Associate’s degree in Laboratory Science may substitute for the required experience.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow written procedures and standard operating protocols.
• Completion of a criminal history check and designation for a critical or security‑sensitive position.

• Familiarity with supercritical CO₂ processing equipment or high‑pressure systems.
• Exposure to food processing, pilot‑scale equipment, or ingredient characterization.
• Experience with basic data organization, spreadsheets, or laboratory record systems.
• Interest in applied food research and product development.

Position requires working in a laboratory environment with chemical and pressurized systems. Monthly travel is expected to the campus for running experiments. Must adhere to all safety and environmental protocols, and be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Hourly pay. Minimum salary $18.06; maximum salary $26.20. Pay period from 16th to 15th of the following month; pay date last working day of the month.

OSU offers a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time, benefits‑eligible positions. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance (95% premium coverage), mental health support, retirement savings, paid leave, tuition reduction, work‑life programs, and optional lifestyle benefits. See the Benefits Calculator for full value.

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space, and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
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Posting Number: P05558CT | Vacancies: 1 | Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: 03/16/2026 | Anticipated Appointment End Date: N/A | Posting Date: 02/12/2026 | Closing Date: 02/23/2026

Applications will be reviewed based on the employment profile. Resumes are not accepted at the application stage. Cover letters are optional and will not be used for evaluation. Volunteer experience relevant to this position should be included in the Employment History section with details of length, frequency, and duties.

Contact:
Younas Dadmohammadi (younas.dadmo)

OSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU conducts a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire and is a fair‑chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. This job has "critical or security‑sensitive" responsibilities. Background checks are required prior to final offer. For details, see the OSU Background Checks website.

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