This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Science Laboratory Preparator position for the Department of Chemistry at Oregon State University (OSU).
Prepare and coordinate laboratory teaching activities in the Department of Chemistry for use by students and faculty, including, but not limited to, preparing solutions and other instructional materials; maintaining laboratory equipment and instrumentation; and assisting with billing, sourcing, and procuring all necessary supplies.
The primary mission of the OSU Department of Chemistry is to provide a program of undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral education in chemistry and to conduct research and scholarly activities focused on areas of chemistry important to human health, materials, and the environment. The department offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Chemistry and has a rapidly growing student body. Our mission includes instructing approximately 225 undergraduate majors and 3,000 non-majors each year.
The College of Science provides a core instructional role at OSU, supporting the ideals of learning, discovery, and engagement that are the foundation of a land-grant university. The College fosters instruction and research in disciplines ranging from the physical, mathematical, and statistical sciences to the life sciences, grounded in unbiased inquiry and a commitment to discovery and innovation. Oregon State University's Strategic Plan articulates a commitment to student success, including the hiring, retention, and development of diverse faculty to mentor and educate undergraduate and graduate students from entry through graduation
OSU has an institutional-wide commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and community. We actively recruit and retain a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus environment. OSU offers leadership opportunities for individuals interested in promoting and enhancing diversity, fostering creativity, and cultivating community. All employees are responsible for helping to maintain and enhance OSU's collaborative and inclusive community that strives for equity and equal opportunity.
Twelve college credit hours with passing grades in a physical and/or life science, which included laboratory procedures, such as anatomy, biology, botany, chemistry, general science, geology, physics, or zoology; AND one year of laboratory experience which provided a knowledge of laboratory testing and/or demonstration methods and techniques.
Requirements :
Ability to collaborate with a diverse population of students, staff and faculty with respect for all ideas, backgrounds and perspectives.
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.
Type:
Work will be conducted in biological and carcinogen laboratories, as well as in and around magnetic fields with exposure to toxic chemicals, biological agents, and compressed or cryogenic gases.
The working schedule is based on a 40-hour week and is expected to follow typical laboratory hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Scheduling can be flexible to accommodate specific needs.
The job requires extended standing and some lifting. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, and requires near visual acuity to write, read written materials and computer screens, and sufficient hearing and speech ability for ordinary telephonic conversations.
Must be able to kneel, stoop, crawl, and crouch. Lifting objects varies daily, ranging from 1 lb to over 50 lbs. The individual is exposed to safety hazards, including contamination and exposure to hazardous materials or toxic substances.
Oregon State is a leading research university located in one of the safest, smartest, greenest small cities in the nation. Situated 90 miles south of Portland, and an hour from the Cascades or the Pacific Coast, Corvallis is the perfect home base for exploring Oregon's natural wonders. Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose - making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality.Founded in 1868, Oregon State is the state's Land Grant university and is one of only two universities in the U.S. to have Sea Grant, Space Grant and Sun Grant designations. Oregon State is also the only university in Oregon to hold both the Carnegie Foundation's top designation for research institutions and its prestigious Community Engagement classification.As Oregon's leading public research university, with $261.7 million in external funding in the 2011 fiscal year, Oregon State's impact reaches across the state and beyond. With 12 colleges, 15 Agricultural Experiment Stations, 35 county Extension off...ices, the Hatfield Marine Sciences Center in Newport and OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon, State has a presence in every one of Oregon's 36 counties, with a statewide economic footprint of $2.06 billion. Oregon State welcomes a diverse student body of over 26,000 students from across Oregon, all 50 states and more than 100 countries. They can choose from more than 200 undergraduate and more than 80 graduate degree programs, including over 30 degrees online offered through Oregon State Ecampus. Oregon State increasingly attracts high-achieving students, with nationally recognized programs in areas such as conservation biology, agricultural sciences, nuclear engineering, forestry, fisheries and wildlife management, community health, pharmacy and zoology. Oregon State also ranks high in sustainability, fourth among universities nationwide for using renewable energy and first in the Pac-12 Conference. And our students literally help power the university: 22 exercise machines at Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose - making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality. For more information visit http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/about/index.cfm.The 400-acre main campus in Corvallis includes a Historic District, making Oregon State one of only a handful of U.S. university campuses listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district includes such icons as Weatherford Hall, the Memorial Union and Benton Hall, the oldest building on the oldest building on campus.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.