Research Associate: Water Quality Toxicology Lab Manager

Research Associate: Water Quality Toxicology Lab Manager

Oregon State University

Department: Enviro / Molecular Toxic (ATX)

Appointment Type: Academic Faculty

Job Location: Corvallis

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience

Job Summary:

The Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology invites applications for a full-time 1.00 FTE, 12-month, fixed term Research Associate: Water Quality Toxicology Lab Manager position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head.

Environmental and Molecular Toxicology is a department within the College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS). The department's primary function is research, with extension activities and student instruction. EMT has 16 professorial faculty and a support staff of over 50 academic and classified employees. EMT's mission is to undertake basic and applied research in the biological and chemical sciences, particularly as they relate to problems of agricultural importance. Activities of the department are supported by funds from the Agricultural Experiment Station (AES), grants, contracts, the Extension Service, and the instructional budget of the CAS Department members are engaged in research on the analysis of pesticide and other chemical residues; biochemical toxicology and drug metabolism; lipid, nutritional, membrane and trace element biochemistry; pesticide and xenobiotic chemistry; plant biochemistry and the molecular biology of plant development; and mechanisms of DNA repair and recombination. Three extension specialists deal with field problems and education in toxicology and environmental chemistry. http://emt.oregonstate.edu/

This position will lead and support environmental research and service designated to solve environmental chemistry and toxicology issues, especially for environmental contaminants utilizing various extractions techniques, chromatography, and mass spectrometry. This position will also develop new ideas and methods in research, including effect-directed analysis for the detection and identification of emerging water contaminants.

Duties will include performing and assisting in the performance of field work and laboratory analysis, preparing samples for analysis, maintaining instruments, analytical result and quality control documentation, general group and laboratory operation tasks, training and supervising students and other workers, as well as co-author publications, manuscripts and may present at regional and national associations.

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

• 7 cultural resource centers 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 a 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.

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

Key Responsibilities

60% Conducting Research

15% Coordinate Research Support

15% Report and Publication Support

10% Lab Management

What You Will Need

PhD degree in Environmental Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Toxicology or related field.

Extensive experience in the performance of laboratory environmental quantitative and qualitative analysis and sample preparation, LIMS (laboratory information management systems) and experience in chromatography, mass spectrometry, and quality assurance.

Previous experience in mass spectrometry and performing targeted and non-targeted analyses.

Experience analyzing environmental contaminants like polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, pesticides, or other emergent chemical classes of concern (PFAS, PAHs, etc).

Ability to design, establish and manage all aspects of scientifically and statistically sound laboratory and field experiments.

Must demonstrate the ability to work independently and to make effective and prompt decisions.

Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills, and ability to engage respectfully with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Demonstrated ability to work productively and cooperatively in teams, and to contribute to an inclusive team culture where all individuals feel valued and respected.

Knowledge and experience, with computers, including office, graphics, internet, database, and diverse statistical programs.

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. .

What We Would Like You to Have

Knowledge and experience in advanced statistical analysis, including regression and analysis of variance.

Use of R and other statistical analysis workflows (JMP, SPSS, etc).

Demonstrated experience leading work of and mentoring student employees from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences.

Publication record (demonstrated experience with the peer-review process and with the preparation and submission of scientific manuscripts for publication).

Interest in Toxicology testing in the 21st Century (Tox21 approaches), including high-throughput effect-directed analysis and computational toxicology

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Position is based in the OSU Corvallis campus, at the Garcia-Jaramillo (Water Quality Toxicology) Laboratory.

Standard working hours 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Monday – Friday. Occasionally, this individual may participate in field studies and sampling campaigns from water bodies (i.e., rivers, irrigation canals, lakes) under potentially difficult terrain and in inclement weather, and some limited duration travel may be required. The ability to lift, carry, push and pull objects up to 25 pounds is required.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by August 17, 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.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:1) A resume/CV; 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: | Manuel Garcia-Jaramillo

| Manuel.g.jaramillo@oregonstate.edu

| 541-737-5714

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 our https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks website including the 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 at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

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