This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) student technical assistant for the Lab Animal Resources at Oregon State University (OSU).

This position supports the husbandry, care, welfare and health of OSU’s Research Animal populations associated with the Department of Lab Animal Resource Center at OSU. Duties include weekday cage cleaning, equipment monitoring, building maintenance and supply management. This position supports the overall functions of the LARC as determined by the Director or Supervisor

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism, Equity & Inclusion, Technology, Career & Self-Development

45% – Animal Care Support:

Under general supervision: Process dirty cages from animal rooms in the dirty side of the cage wash; process clean cages coming out of the cage washer for use in animal rooms.

45% – Maintains sanitation of facilities. Sweep and mop/disinfect corridors, walls, cage wash and loading dock areas. Light yard care: mowing grass patches, trimming blackberries, scrapping or sweeping sidewalks

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

*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.

Genuine respect for animal wellbeing

6 months of work associated with the care and/or handling of animals

Both indoor and outdoor animal care. May be on uneven surfaces outdoors and in inclement weather. Moderately physical work, bending, twisting at the waist, lifting and repeat carrying of light loads.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1. A Resume/Vita

2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position

For additional information please contact: Kristin Clausing at clausink@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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.

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 Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

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