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Job Offer: Laboratory Technician 1:Oregon State UniversityJob description:Laboratory Technician 1Bookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.This posting has been reopened in order to expand the original applicant pool.Applications will be reviewed located on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. Posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. <b>Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position.</b> Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for classified staff positions. Typically, the starting income is at the lower end of the income range. For additional information Contact Us by: Paula Christie at Paula.Christie@oregonstate.edu 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 capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously 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 24 months. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the criminal history check requirement. Position DetailsDepartment Chemistry (SCH)Classification Title Laboratory Technician 1 Job Title Laboratory Technician 1 Appointment Type Classified Staff Job Location Corvallis Position Appointment Percent 100 Appointment Basis 12 Pay Method Hourly Min income $14.75 Max income $21.40 Employment Category Regular Position Summary This recruitment will be used to fill two full-time Laboratory Technician 1 positions for the Department of Chemistry at Oregon State University (OSU). The Laboratory Technician provides support to the Lab Manager, the Laboratory Director, the instructors, and the graduate teaching adjuncts by assisting with routine tasks in the undergraduate chemistry teaching labs. The Laboratory Technician has a responsibility to follow all laboratory safety rules and help to enforce safety rules with the teaching adjuncts. 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 biology, materials and the environment. The department offers B.A., B. S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Chemistry. The Department has 26 faculty members, 75 graduate students, and approximately 185 majors. Approximately 2000 students are enrolled in the General Chemistry program each year. The College of Science provides a core instructional function at OSU, supporting the ideals of learning, discovery, and engagement that are the foundation of a land-grant university. The College embraces instruction and research, in disciplines ranging from the physical, mathematical, statistical sciences to the life sciences that are located in unbiased inquiry and a dedication to discovery and innovation. The College of Science is committed to partnering with industry and public agencies to address some of the most compelling challenges of today and tomorrow. Position tasks 30% - Inventory Management and Issue room staffing: • Inventory Management and Staffing of the Issue Rooms is under the direction of the Lab Manager. • Helps students in the locker ?check in/check out? process each term. • Maintains the issue room inventory including the organizing and sorting of locker keys. • Enter breakage charges for items checked out to students into the established Access database. • Maintain records on loaning special equipment to students or teaching adjuncts as needed to complete the required laboratory experiments. • May assist the Lab Manager in the purchase of consumable stock from Chemistry Stores. Responsible for maintaining inventory of current stock and chemicals on hand in each lab to assist with planning and preparing for next term. • Read and be familiar with the course lab manual and the course preparation sheets to determine appropriate inventory levels. 25% - Laboratory Maintenance: . Maintains and calibrates performance of lab equipment (used in titrations, and multiple other experiments) Test out equipment for the experiments and report results before the experiment is implemented. • Helps maintain the collection, sorting, labelling, and storage of chemical waste following EH&S protocols. • Maintains the overall cleanliness and order in the solutions room, the main laboratories, and issue rooms. Empty and replace the glass waste bins and recycle containers on a regular basis, wash glassware, keep laboratory benches and instruments clean, and replace empty gas cylinders on instruments. • Helps the Lab Manager with preparation all chemical solutions for standards and unknowns. • Staging experimental setups according to the laboratory preparation sheets and at end of experiment take down, clean and store all equipment, supplies, as directed. •May assist Building Manager if needed with general GBAD building maintenance and follow up. Respond immediately to emergencies that need a call and follow up to Facilities Services, COSINe, security, and ABM. • If needed, attend weekly course Staff meetings for courses and present information for Teaching adjunct's and Instructors on where to find chemicals and equipment, simple operating directions, directions on lab safety and operational policies. • Help Teaching adjunct's to enforce safety rules and dress codes while in the laboratory. • Help the Lab Manager in training Student adjuncts who work the issue rooms and help with routine cleaning and simple chemical preparations for the teaching labs. • superviseing student check out for all lab courses. 25% - Sample Preparation: • Follow course preparation sheets and record data in solution preparation log sheets and assist Lab Manager in the accurate weighing and measuring of chemicals and in the preparation of chemical solutions, dispense into proper containers and label with proper chemical name, distribute prepared chemicals to teaching laboratories. Tests control standards and unknowns to evaluate apparatus and reagent preparations. Performs standardized chemical procedures. Assist in conducting experiments for teaching labs. Prepare records of supplies received, and unpack, restock and rotate stock on hand. Anticipate when inventory is running low for the lab and issue room and notify Lab Manager immediately. 10% - Lab Support: • Help train the teaching adjuncts in becoming familiar with where supplies are located and how to dispense chemicals. • Maintains the replenishing of supplies and chemicals for each lab section to ensure a smooth transition from one section to another. • At end of each section on assigned floor, clean the lab, the reagent shelves, the lab benches, the balances and balance tables. Check that all equipment and utilities are turned off at the end of each day. • Respond to requests for assistance when working with teaching faculty in a timely, orderly, and safe manner to ensure they have what they need and when they need Information technology to teach their laboratory courses. 10% - Safety Monitoring: • Help to ensure all persons in laboratory adhere to all University and Departmental safety policies, procedures, and conduct. Work with Teaching adjuncts to help them a need, enforce lab safety with their students. • Help Teaching adjunct's to enforce safety rules and dress codes while in the laboratory. • Assist Lab Manager in training Student adjuncts who work the issue rooms and help with routine cleaning and simple chemical preparations for the teaching labs. • superviseing student check out for all lab courses. Minimum Qualifications One year of practice 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 practice. NOTE: An Associate's degree in Laboratory Science may substitute for the required practice. Additional Required Qualifications This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OAR 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months. A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. Preferred (Special) Qualifications Training or practice demonstrating the a) expertise of basic laboratory techniques; b) expertise of laboratory terminology, equipment, and materials; c) expertise of basic math; d) capability to follow formulas accurately; e) capability to handle, package, and store laboratory specimens and materials; f) capability to operate and maintain standard laboratory equipment; g) capability to lgain routing testing methods, procedures, and techniques; h) capability to keep accurate records in conformance with laboratory procedures; and i) capability to follow written and verbal instructions. Bachelor of Science in chemistry or related field. Three years of practice working in a chemical laboratory practice with Microsoft Office suite or other equivalent software. Excellent customer service, communication, and teamwork expertise Working Conditions / Work Schedule Exposure to carcinogens, laboratory magnetic fields (NMR, etc.), toxic chemicals, biological agents, compressed or cryogenic gases. This position is deemed essential and the incumbent may be expected to report to work during inclement weather, emergency and other University work curtailments or closures. No This position requires a clear and unambiguous commitment to compliance of all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations for Division I (FBS) universities. No Posting Number P03051CT Number of Vacancies 2 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 11/01/2021 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 11/18/2021 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 12/05/2021 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified candidates Special Instructions to candidates This posting has been reopened in order to expand the original applicant pool. Applications will be reviewed located on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. Posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. <b>Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position.</b> Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for classified staff positions. Typically, the starting income is at the lower end of the income range. For additional information Contact Us by: Paula Christie at Paula.Christie@oregonstate.edu 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 capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously 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 24 months. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the criminal history check requirement. Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» * Describe any training and work practice that you have had in a chemistry laboratory. Please include(i) the name of the business or organization,(ii) laboratory techniques, scientific equipment, and chemical materials that you have used(iii) practice in preparation of chemical solutions and handling of chemical wastes and(iv) give the specific level of responsibilities for these that you had.Give a brief description of one project that you worked on which you made use of these techniques, equipment and materials. (Open Ended Question) » * Describe your practice in customer service. Indicate the name of the business or organization where you obtained your practice, the types of services that you provided, and the nature of your clients. Give specific tasks that you performed and your level of responsibility in each case. (Open Ended Question) » * Succinctly describe a situation in which you contributed to a team effort in a work environment. What one or two important factors would you describe as key in making a team prosperous? (Open Ended Question) Documents Needed to ApplyRequired DocumentsOptional DocumentsSkills:
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