OHSU Student Worker
About The Position
This position supports an ongoing environmental health research grant as part of the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership Ecosystem Monitoring Program. The role involves collecting and analyzing water quality and biological samples to track habitat conditions of intertidal marshes in the Lower Columbia River. The successful applicant will assist with preparation for field work, sample collection and preservation during field work, and sample processing in the laboratory. Additional duties include deployment and maintenance of water quality sensors, laboratory sample processing and analysis, and data entry, data management, and data analysis. The work will take place in an environmental chemistry laboratory at OHSU year-round, and will involve assisting with field sampling in marshes of the Lower Columbia River from February to October. Field work may require full days (8 hours) up to 5 days per month during the field season. Laboratory work includes sample preparation, sample processing, equipment maintenance, and data entry. Training will be provided for benchtop chemistry and microscopy.
Requirements
- Enrolled in or on vacation from or is otherwise registered in Graduate Program (minimum 4.5 credit hours)
- Valid driver’s license
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation
Nice To Haves
- Public health or environmental science/management
- Work in environmental science laboratory and/or field work
- Small boat operations
- Working with large datasets using MS Excel or similar
- Experience with microscopy
- Familiarity with R and R Studio
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparation for field work
- Sample collection and preservation during field work
- Sample processing in the laboratory
- Deployment and maintenance of water quality sensors
- Laboratory sample processing and analysis
- Data entry, data management, and data analysis
Benefits
- Opportunities to learn and advance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
