Biological Sciences Research Technician 2: Environmental Research (Internal Employment Opportunity)
About The Position
This is an Internal Employment Opportunity. This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (approximately 24-hours per week), Biological Sciences Technician 2 position for the Department of Environmental & Molecular Toxicology at Oregon State University (OSU). The Biological Sciences Research Technician 2 provides technical support for environmental contaminant research in the Garcia-Jaramillo Lab. The position assists with environmental sample collection and preparation, LC–MS analysis and data processing, quality-control documentation, laboratory maintenance, and preparation of research summaries. Working under established protocols and the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the technician supports multiple research projects while ensuring accurate recordkeeping, safe handling of hazardous materials, and compliance with laboratory safety and QA/QC requirements.
Requirements
- Two years of college-level courses in a field of biological science relevant to the assignment and one year of experience related to the area of assignment at the Biological Sciences Research Technician 1 level; OR An equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Experience performing laboratory procedures and maintaining accurate research records.
- Ability to follow detailed analytical methods, standard operating procedures, and quality-control requirements.
- Ability to safely handle toxic substances, organic solvents, chemical standards, and hazardous waste.
- Ability to use appropriate personal protective equipment and comply with laboratory and Environmental Health and Safety requirements.
- Demonstrated reliability, attention to detail, adaptability, and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet established deadlines.
- Ability to communicate technical information and work collaboratively with faculty, staff, postdoctoral scholars, graduate students, and undergraduate students.
- Ability to recognize and promptly report analytical, instrumental, procedural, and safety problems.
- Commitment to foster a collaborative and inclusive research environment for faculty, staff, and students.
- Must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified.
- Must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, environmental science, toxicology, biology, biochemistry, or a closely related field.
- Experience with environmental sample collection and preparation.
- Experience with solid-phase extraction or related sample-preparation techniques.
- Experience operating liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry instrumentation.
- Experience processing LC–MS data.
- Experience working with cyanotoxins or other environmental contaminants.
Responsibilities
- Collect, receive, label, preserve, transport, and store environmental and experimental samples following established protocols.
- Prepare samples, standards, and quality-control materials for chemical analysis using filtration, dilution, solid-phase extraction, and related techniques.
- Perform LC–MS analyses using established instrument methods, including preparing analytical sequences and monitoring system suitability and quality-control results.
- Process, organize, document, and summarize LC–MS data using established software, libraries, templates, and workflows.
- Support laboratory operations by maintaining equipment and work areas, monitoring supplies, managing chemical waste, and maintaining accurate laboratory and instrument records.
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
