Science Laboratory Preparator

Oregon State University-posted about 1 month ago
$22 - $33/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Corvallis, OR
1,001-5,000 employees
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This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Science Laboratory Preparator position for the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering at Oregon State University (OSU). This position provides support to the laboratory teaching program across multiple labs/courses in the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering by preparing media, solutions, and teaching materials; maintaining laboratory equipment; preparing laboratories for use by students and staff; and testing the laboratory exercises which will be used in the lab to determine, if their directions and procedures are appropriate to achieve desired results. The College of Engineering (COE) is committed to building a community of faculty, students, and staff that is increasingly inclusive, collaborative, diverse, and centered on student success.

  • Assembles and organizes all the supplies and equipment which will be used in teaching laboratory
  • Sets up each student workstation with proper supplies and equipment so that everything needed to conduct laboratory exercises is immediately available for students' use
  • Communicates with instructors regarding varying needs of different laboratory sections each week and term
  • Checks equipment which will be used to assure that it is working properly
  • Cleans classroom after each class period and sets up for next class
  • Collects and disposes of material wastes used
  • Prepares the materials, supplies, and tools used in the various laboratory experiments, including determining the correct materials to be prepared
  • Regularly checks condition of the materials and equipment being used in the laboratories and replaces materials when necessary to maintain quality
  • Calibrates and aligns equipment and instruments as necessary to maintain accuracy and validity of test results
  • Performs routine maintenance, such as cleaning and replacing laboratory equipment and materials
  • Prepares purchase orders for all new equipment and supplies
  • Assist in creating laboratory materials with the supervision of the instructors
  • Performs documentation and reporting of any laboratory issues to the instructors or to the school head
  • Foster an inclusive learning environment for students
  • 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.
  • Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment for students.
  • 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.
  • Associates degree in applied science in Engineering
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
  • Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
  • Retirement savings paid by the university.
  • A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
  • Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
  • Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
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