Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. They are seeking a Faculty Research Assistant for Aquaculture Research to manage technical processes in a lab, maintain research animals, and document trials while collaborating with NOAA and OSU research leads.
Responsibilities
- Provide Laboratory and Research Assistance
- Responsible for maintaining healthy fish, and life support systems for research purposes
- Supports critical lab research and operations
Skills
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Marine Sciences
- Course work in aquaculture
- Experience in working with diseases that affect aquatic species
- Experience in fish husbandry practices of aquatic species, and knowledge of water quality issues that may affect aquatic species
- Ability to foster an inclusive research environment and embrace all ideas, perspectives and backgrounds
- Ability to secure authorization to work in a federal science facility
- 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
- 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 University Policy 05-030
- Experience working with coldwater marine species such as sablefish (black cod)
- Experience conducting fish vaccine studies and sampling for disease or immunology research
- Experience with statistical analysis of biological data
- Knowledge and experience running laboratory assays (immunoassays, gene expression, ELISAs, gene expression, etc.) on blood or other tissues from aquatic animals
- Course work in statistics and experience with statistical software such as R or MATLAB
- Experience with conducting research in a NOAA aquaculture facility
Benefits
- 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.
- Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
Company Overview
Oregon State University is a public research university that offers various undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple fields. It was founded in 1868, and is headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://oregonstate.edu.Company H1B Sponsorship
Oregon State University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 106 in 2025, 151 in 2024, 92 in 2023, 115 in 2022, 72 in 2021, 59 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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