Sutton Plant Clinic Office

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Position Information

Job Title Sutton Plant Clinic Office Appointment Type Student Employee Job Location Corvallis Position Appointment Percent 100 Appointment Basis 12 Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Remote or Hybrid option? Min Hourly Rate $14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro) Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro) Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Sutton Plant Clinic Office position with the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology at Oregon State University (OSU)

We are seeking a student to work in the molecular lab at the OSU Plant Clinic to assist with plant disease diagnosis. The student will perform DNA and RNA extractions, PCR assays, gel electrophoreses, imaging and annotating gels. The student will also communicate results to the supervisor, wash labware, autoclave materials, and perform other general lab duties. The student must be detail oriented and capable of following step-by-step instructions accurately. We are seeking a team player who is comfortable working independently and able to ask for help when needed. The student must be available to work during spring break and summers.

This is a great opportunity for motivated and curious students looking to get hands on training with techniques in molecular biology, to learn from working researchers, and to solidify knowledge learned through coursework.

Position Duties

• 40% Extracting DNA and RNA from plant tissue, fungal and bacterial colonies
• 40% Performing molecular assays, including PCR and qPCR
• 10% Performing gel electrophoresis, imaging, and annotating gels
• 10% Washing dishes, autoclaving materials, other general lab duties

Minimum Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-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.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Be available to work during spring break and summers

• Be able to commit at least 8 hours a week

• Have a high school or OSU GPA >3.5

• Have excellent English communication skills, both oral and written

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• Be majoring in biology or a related field

• Experience with plant pathology molecular diagnostics-DNA extractions, PCR, and gel electrophoresis-is preferred, although we are willing to train the right student.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

• Work Study preferred

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P10984SE Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 05/20/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 04/19/2024 Full Consideration Date Closing Date Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students Special Instructions to Applicants

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

1.A Resume/Vita

2.A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position

3.Transcript

For additional information please contact: Wendy Sutton at wendy.sutton@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 ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

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