Microbiologist 2 - Military Veterans

Internal Job Number: P05096CT

Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Microbiologist 2 position for the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University (OSU).

The Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine provides veterinary professional and graduate programs leading to the DVM and MS degrees and operates the Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. The College employs approximately 200 faculty and staff, plus student workers.

The Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic laboratory is an integral part of the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine and provides diagnostic services for the college, practicing veterinarians in the state and region, wildlife officials, and livestock, poultry and pet owners. The purpose of this position is to assist this diagnostic service by performing a variety of parasitology and bacteriological laboratory tests. This is an integrated microbiology laboratory and includes diagnostics in bacteriology, mycology, and parasitology.

Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty):

A Bachelor's degree with advanced courses in Bacteriology, Chemistry, and/or other biological fields which shows knowledge of microbiology theory, principles, and practices and laboratory procedures, equipment, and instruments and one year of microbiological laboratory experience; OR An equivalent combination of training and experience.

Requirements :

• Ability to perform classical microscopic and biochemical identification of bacteria and antibiotic sensitivity testing and to use lab equipment (microscopes, pipettors, centrifuge, biological safety cabinet, balances.)
• Demonstrated ability to work quickly with accuracy and precision, individually and with a team, in a fast-paced dynamic environment with collegial teamwork.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a safe, inclusive, welcoming, and respectful work environment for individuals with a range of different backgrounds, identities, perspectives, and/or life experiences.

Type:

This position is a 40 hour per week position that is typically worked Monday through Friday. However, approximately twice monthly this position will require an alternative schedule which includes working on Saturdays and holidays. Occasional overtime hours required.

Requires working in a biological safety cabinet with clinical specimens and unknown cultures and will include zoonotic pathogens. Live flame sterilization techniques are used. Odors from dead animals and animal treatments are common in the building.

Position requires working with toxic chemicals including formaldehyde.

To minimize risk to the employee, Oregon State University offers a rabies vaccination at the employer's expense (acceptance/declination at the discretion of the appointee).