Biological Sciences Research Technician 1Bookmark this PostingPrint Preview|Apply for this Job

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by December 5, 2024.Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

Applications will be reviewed based 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.Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position.Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.

Cover letters are optional for this position and will not be used for evaluating your qualifications.

Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).

PLEASE NOTE:If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.

Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.

For additional information please contact: Erica Fleishman at Erica.Fleishman@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.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at ourBackground Checks (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks) website including thefor candidates (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates) section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team atemployee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

Position Details

Position Information

DepartmentEarth, Ocean & Atmo Sci (OAS)

Classification TitleBio Science Research Tech 1

Job TitleBiological Sciences Research Technician 1

Appointment TypeClassified Staff

Job LocationNevada

Benefits EligibleNot benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?Yes

Employment CategorySeasonal

Job Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill one or two full-time seasonal (May – July) Biological Sciences Research Technician 1 positions for the College of Earth, Oceans, and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University ( OSU ). This position will be located in Nevada and eastern California.

Participate as a member of Fleishman’s research group in seasonal, long-term field studies of responses of birds and plants to environmental change in the Great Basin. Position contributes to the objectives of the Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, of which Fleishman is co-PI (via Colorado State University), and Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, of which OSU is a member. This position will work at various field sites throughout Nevada and eastern California.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

•Top 1.4% university in the world

•More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

•1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

•2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

•7cultural resource centers (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources) that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

•100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

•35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

•217k+ alumni worldwide

•For more interesting facts about OSU visit:https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers acomprehensive benefits package (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee) with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

•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.

Future and current OSU employees can use theBenefits Calculator (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator) to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

80%:Perform point counts of breeding birds in various locations throughout the Great Basin following standard protocols provided by supervisor (Fleishman). Drive vehicles to various field sites throughout the Great Basin. Work collaboratively with other members of the research team to contribute to a work environment that is safe, inclusive, and respectful for all team members.

20%:Measure attributes of vegetation following standard protocols provided by supervisor.

What We Require

Two years of college-level courses in (specific field of biological science); OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

What You Will Need

• Two years of college-level courses in ecology, wildlife biology, or related disciplines; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Experience and proficiency in identification of western birds by sound and sight.

• Ability to collect and maintain accurate, hard-copy data records.

• Back country camping and driving experience.

• Demonstrated ability to work productively and cooperatively in teams, and to contribute to a safe and inclusive work environment for team members from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent 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 and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Experience conducting point-counts of breeding birds in the western United States.

• Experience measuring attributes of vegetation.

• First aid/ CPR certifications.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

This position requires regular walking and squatting; lifting research equipment up to 20 lbs.; frequent use of hands for fine-dexterity movement, grasping, reaching above shoulder level; bending and crouching; occasional climbing, kneeling, crawling, lifting, and pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. with force; standing or sitting for long periods of time; ability to drive motor vehicles in inclement conditions; exposure to marked changes in temperature or humidity.

This position requires overnight backcountry camping in a wide variety of weather conditions.

Pay MethodHourly

Pay Period16th - 15th of the following month

Pay DateLast working day of the month

Min Salary$16.94

Max Salary$22.40

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/97968

Posting Detail Information

Posting NumberP05060CT

Number of Vacancies1-2

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date05/15/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date07/15/2025

Posting Date11/25/2024

Full Consideration Date12/05/2024

Closing Date12/10/2024

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this searchCompetitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by December 5, 2024.Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

Applications will be reviewed based 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.Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position.Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.

Cover letters are optional for this position and will not be used for evaluating your qualifications.

Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).

PLEASE NOTE :If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.

Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.

For additional information please contact: Erica Fleishman at Erica.Fleishman@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.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at ourBackground Checks (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks) website including thefor candidates (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates) section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team atemployee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

Supplemental Questions