Research Associate: Water Quality Toxicology Lab Manager

Position Information Department Enviro / Molecular Toxic (ATX) Position Title Research Associate Job Title Research Associate : Water Quality Toxicology Lab Manager Appointment Type Academic Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option?

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.

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.

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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 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 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. 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 skills, education and experience Link to Position Description