Oregon State University
Grass Genetics and Molecular Biology Lab Assistant
Grass Genetics and Molecular Biology Lab Assistant
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
- A Resume
- A Cover Letter
- Please email a brief letter of interest and resume with subject line “Lab Assistant Application” to Dr. Joseph Gallagher (joseph.gallagher@usda.gov).
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.
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 OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
Position Details
Position Information
Research in the lab and greenhouse focuses on using molecular biology and genetics tools, such as plant transformation and CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, to understand the genetics of important agronomic traits, like seed shattering and herbicide sensitivity.
Employees will work closely with scientists and technicians and communicate regularly with the project leader and others for guidance on experimental procedures, set-up, sampling, analyses of data, etc.
Employees will need the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, to work well independently and in teams, to maintain an orderly workspace and to work safely, and a willingness to learn new things related to the job.
- Planting and maintaining greenhouse plant materials
- Preparing laboratory reagents and media
- Performing laboratory procedures, such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, and vector assembly
- Measuring plant traits
- Recording, analyzing, and summarizing laboratory data in notebooks and electronically
- 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
- 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*Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
- 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
- Experience in molecular biology or genetics is preferred, but any who are interested in plant genetics or molecular biology are encouraged to apply
- Applicants must be students at Oregon State University
- 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 OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years
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