P07665UF - Academic Wage Hourly - Faculty Research Assistant

Minimum/Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Plant Pathology,

Biology, Horticulture, Microbiology, or related field, and work

experience related to the position, specifically in aseptic technique,

manipulating cultures, research greenhouse operations, and basic

molecular biology procedures. Experience in research in greenhouse,

laboratory, and field settings. Ability to work effectively in team

environments with diverse individuals. Excellent organizational skills

to manage time and multiple research demands. Excellent spoken and

written English skills to communicate effectively with team members.

Able and willing to travel within Oregon, work in adverse weather

conditions if needed, and occasionally travel overnight to field plots.

Position Duties 65% ' Prepares growth media, handles pathogen cultures

such as transferring and long-term storage. Contributes to, and

provides, technical assistance with molecular diagnostics, including

serological assays, DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, and sequence analysis.

Contributes to scientific communications. 20% ' Contributes to

greenhouse operations and plant production to support needs of the

research group, including growing and maintenance. 10% ' Provides

technical assistance for field studies, including disease assessments,

plot maintenance, or administration of treatments. Maintains safe and

functional equipment and work areas in laboratory, greenhouse,

headhouse, and field locations. 5% ' Enters, tabulates, and summarizes

data. Full Consideration Date 01/18/2024 See posting for complete list

of duties and qualifications. 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.