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Faculty Research Assistant
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| Department | Sch of Bio/Pop Hlth Sci (HHS) |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Faculty Research Assistant |
| Job Title | Faculty Research Assistant |
| Appointment Type | Academic Teaching/Research Faculty |
| Job Location | Corvallis |
| Position Appointment Percent | 100 |
| Appointment Basis | 12 |
| Faculty Status | Regular |
| Tenure Status | Fixed-Term |
| Pay Method | Salary |
| Pay Period | 1st through the last day of the month |
| Pay Date | Last working day of the month |
| Recommended Full-Time Salary Range | Salary is commensurate with education, training, and experience. |
| Position Summary | The School of Biological and Population Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time 1.00 FTE, 12-month, fixed term, Faculty Research Assistant position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head as appropriate. This position will perform research, help run clinical trials, manage the physical laboratory and train new students. The position will assist in sample preparation and analysis for other lab researchers (post-doctoral scholars, graduate students). The position will help carry out human subjects research, including coordinating daily clinical research activities, recruiting, screening and scheduling participants, coordinating with clinical staff, helping to collect clinical samples. This position will also help promote efficient laboratory operations by helping to train new students in basic laboratory safety and protocols, develop training protocols (written and video), ordering and maintaining supplies in laboratory, organizing laboratory samples. The position will assist in analysis and interpretation of data and reporting the results of research for publication. The position will also assist in the development of research proposals for contract research. The Dallas laboratory investigates human and bovine milk proteins, how they are digested in infants and adults, their bioactivities and how they are affected by processing. Our work involves clinical trials, mass spectrometric measurement of proteins, peptides and other compounds, assays of protein/peptide function, and analysis of biomarkers of health. |
| Position Duties | 34% – Laboratory Research: Conduct research for various research projects in the lab. Prepare and analyze samples, interpret data, co-author manuscripts for publication, and contribute to research proposals for contract research. 33% – Clinical Research Management: Coordinate clinical research trials. Tasks may include coordinating day-to-day human subjects research, collecting samples at clinical site, creating Institutional Review Board protocol for study, coordinating with the clinical site, recruiting and enrolling subjects, maintaining clear records, communicating with other lab researchers on progress, writing summaries of study progress for funding agencies, and creating written and video protocols for sample collection procedures. 33% – Lab Management: Contribute to success of daily operations in the laboratory, including training new students and lab members in lab safety and research protocols, assisting in laboratory physical organization, maintaining an updated lab website with research protocols (written and video), ordering and maintaining laboratory supplies, and managing/organizing chemical and sample storage and inventories. |
| Minimum/Required Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Food Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology or a related field. -Experience with laboratory research and/or human subjects research. -Excellent written and organizational skills. -Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills, including flexibility, adaptability and collaborative problem solving. -Computer related skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email, and Internet navigation. - 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 24 months. |
| Preferred (Special) Qualifications | Experience in laboratory management. Master’s degree in a related field. Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. |
| Working Conditions / Work Schedule | Typical office environment, as well as a basic laboratory environment and sometimes a clinical environment. Specific personal protection equipment will be provided and required for specific laboratory and clinical spaces (e.g., gloves, lab coat, eye wear). Incumbent will undergo training for working amidst biological and chemical safety considerations (biohazard, chemical safety). Work schedule will typically be Monday through Friday, normal business hours, but may require irregular hours in some instances as required for clinical studies. |
| This position requires a clear and unambiguous commitment to compliance of all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations for Division I (FBS) universities. | No |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | P05906UF |
|---|---|
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Anticipated Appointment Begin Date | 08/22/2022 |
| Anticipated Appointment End Date | |
| Posting Date | 07/29/2022 |
| Full Consideration Date | |
| Closing Date | 08/12/2022 |
| Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search | Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A Curriculum Vitae; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position. You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process. For additional information please contact: David Dallas at dave.dalla@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-1751. OSU is committed to the health of our local and global community. All employees and students are required to comply with the university’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Please visit https://covid.oregonstate.edu/ for additional information about OSU’s plans for safety and success, as well as options for compliance with the vaccination program. 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 24 months. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the criminal history check requirement. |
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