Student Technical Assisstant - Natural Products Testing Lab

Department:

Environmental & Molecular Toxicology

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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

• A Resume
• A Cover Letter

For additional information please contact: Jennifer Duringer at [email protected]

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 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

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 Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill a part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Technical Assistant position for the Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology (EMT) at Oregon State University (OSU).The Undergraduate Student Technical Assistant performs routine to complex technical tasks in support of research or administrative work which includes laboratory, green house, field plot, data collection, simple analysis, or the care and maintenance of animals.

Position Duties:

Student will perform research on industrial hemp and cannabinoid quantitation and/or contaminants of importance to veterinary medicine/agriculture. This will include development of skills in analytical chemistry and use of instrumentation such as LC-MS/MS. Routine laboratory duties such as dishes and proper waste disposal will be part of the position as well. Work may include laboratory chemical extractions, data collection, or interpretive analysis.

• 10%: Sample preparation (log-in, grinding and weighing)
• 20%: Laboratory maintenance (e.g. washing dishes, stocking consumables, chemical inventory, prepping solutions and proper waste disposal)
• 30%: Carry out toxicology assays including extraction of plant/feed and animal blood/urine/fecal samples for assessment by HPLC or LC-MS/MS
• 40%: Processing/summary of data, including survey data, using instrument specific software, Microsoft and/or statistical programs and related work

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:

Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Technology

Qualifications:

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

• 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 students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Required Qualifications:

Must be able to:

• Communicate and work well with others as part of an integrated team
• Demonstrate attention to detail
• Be well organized and have good time management skills

Additional Required Qualifications:

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 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience or classes in chemistry, biology, agricultural sciences and related fields is preferred, but not required

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Most work is done in a typical laboratory setting. Students will work around hazardous chemicals, dust from ground plant samples, or possible dirt and mold when handling samples. Appropriate safety gear and training will be provided. Flexible hours as needed to complete research projects with consideration for student’s class schedule (10-24 hours/week).

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-09-01

Anticipated End Date: