Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Portland State University
Position Details
Proposed Start Date09/01/2025Classification TitleScience Lab PreparatorWorking TitleBIO C Science Lab PreparatorDepartment220300 - BIO BiologyPosition NumberD99806RepresentationOP - SEIU/OPEU Local 503Position FTE1End date, if applicable
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
Portland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners.
More than 22,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.
Position Summary
Provide laboratory materials for teaching purposes in a timely and organized manner. This is accomplished with the assistance of staff (mainly undergraduate student employees) who are under the direct supervision of this position. In order to provide laboratory materials, this position ensures the maintenance of preparation-room inventory supplies, that laboratory equipment used in the teaching laboratories is maintained in good working order, and that an adequate and healthy supply of plants, animals and bacterial cultures are available for instructional use. This position also works with instructors of laboratory courses to update laboratory exercises and test proposed new laboratory exercises. Additionally, the human anatomy and physiology class preparation (including management of human anatomical donors) is part of this position’s portfolio.
Minimum Qualifications from Classification
-Twelve college credit hours with passing grades in a physical and/or life science, which included laboratory procedures, such as anatomy, biology, botany, chemistry, general science, geology, physics, or zoology; AND
-One year of laboratory experience which provided a knowledge of laboratory testing and/or demonstration methods and techniques.
Additional Minimum Qualifications for this PositionPreferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in a field of biology (preferably with an emphasis on microbiology and/or molecular biology).
- At least 6 months working in, or closely with, a lab preparatory room within a university setting.
- Capacity to work respectfully with human anatomical donors in an educational and scientific setting.
Key Cultural Competencies
- Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.
- Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.
- Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
- Adheres to all PSU policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Environmental Stewardship
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Work Days/HoursMonday-Friday 8am - 5pm (In-person)Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement
The starting hourly rate for this position will be between $21.27 and $23.18. PSU’s excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon Public Universities
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Applicant Documents Required Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Professional References
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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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