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Job Title: Post-baccalaureate Researcher

Department: Biology

Job Code: C53555

Job category: Full Time Staff

Terms and Hours: Full Time Non-Exempt Hourly, 35 hours per week

Salary Range: Starting hourly wage $19.20; commensurate with experience

Job Summary

The post-baccalaureate researcher is an entry-level, full time research position in which a recent undergraduate receives training and experience in a research environment. This individual will perform research in collaboration with a faculty member to achieve the goals of the research program. They will assist the Principal Investigator (PI) and provide continuity to experiments done in the laboratory. This position reports to the Faculty PI.

The post-baccalaureate researcher will work 35 hours per work week, divided evenly among the weekdays as much as possible, but with the requirement of some weekend hours at times when needed for experiments. This position is a limited term position and will end when grant funding ceases.

Core Duties

- Under supervision of PI, execute experiments and support data collection, providing preliminary summaries to further the aims of the research program.
- Coordinate undergraduate researchers and support PI in development and mentorship.
- Support lab organization and routine operational needs, such as maintaining lab cleanliness, overseeing equipment and organisms as needed.
- Assist with inventory tracking, ordering and equipment upkeep as needed.
- Follow and promote safety guidelines in the laboratory and follow standard EHS & department protocols carefully.
- Help to ensure project timelines are met and support in accuracy of data logs and documentation.
- Meet 2 to 3 times per week with the PI to communicate and review activities performed in the laboratory.
- Receive and apply feedback to build independent research skills.
- Participate in all lab meetings and lab discussions. Attend presentations related to research.

Other duties as relevant to the duties of the position or as assigned by supervisor or supervisor’s designee.

Please note that the above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position’s purview and responsibility.

Education & Experience

- Required: Bachelor’s Degree in related field
- Required: Experience as an undergraduate researcher, particularly in a biology or chemistry laboratory.
- Preferred: Recent graduate of the University of Portland with a major in biology or chemistry, and an emphasis on biochemistry.
- Or a combination of equivalent education and/or experience.

Certifications & Licenses

- None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Basic understanding of scientific research principles and methodologies relevant to the discipline.
- Awareness of laboratory safety practices and compliance measures.
- General knowledge of data organization and documentation standards.
- Ability to follow detailed protocols, procedures and written or verbal instructions.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute positively to group goals.
- Competence with and commitment to inclusive excellence; ability to be an effective partner with diverse students, faculty, and staff.
- Ability to learn new research techniques, tools, or software with guidance.
- Ability to perform repetitive or detailed tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and adjust to changing research needs under supervision.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships, professional rapport, and effectively accomplish work within a University setting that includes a wide array of individuals, groups, policies, and processes.
- Effective ability to use and learn computers, technology, software, and applications at level of sophistication required for the duties of the position, including, without limitation, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), the internet, and computerized maintenance management systems.

All University of Portland positions require the ability to quickly learn and use new technologies, software, and applications in depth and at level of proficiency required for duties of the position. In most situations, the necessity of learning, using, and supporting new technologies, software, and/or applications does not change a job description nor make the position one that involves higher level duties.

Physical Requirements

- Frequently: sit, perform desk-based computer tasks; use fine manipulation and grasp; write by hand; sort and file paperwork.
- Occasionally: stand and walk; twist; lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 25 pounds.
- Occasionally: ability to interact and communicate with members of the University and others as necessary.

Working Conditions

- Hours of employment: sometimes may require working flexible and/or longer hours, including nights and weekends, when necessitated by projects.

Work Standards

- Respect for the University’s mission and Catholic identity: demonstrates commitment to learning, respecting, and contributing to the mission of the University, a Catholic and Congregation of Holy Cross institution. The University’s mission statement states in relevant part: “we pursue teaching and learning, faith and formation, service and leadership in the classroom, residence halls, and the world.” The University’s Statement of Inclusion states in relevant part: “Our belief in the inherent dignity of each person is founded upon the social teaching of the Catholic Church. At the center of that teaching is the fundamental mandate that every person, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, social or economic class, age, or disability shall be treated with respect and dignity.”

• Compliance with laws and policies and procedures: subject to and expected to comply with all applicable laws and University, departmental, and other applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to, the personnel, business, and/or other policies of the University.
• Promote culture of safety: demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Compliance with driving-related laws and requirements: when conducting University business while driving, must comply with the Oregon Vehicle Code and University of Portland driving requirements.
• Interpersonal skills: demonstrates the ability to work professionally with all University of Portland community members, external organizations, and any other person or organization employee interacts with in his or her University capacity.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance, life insurance, sick time and vacation time consistent with University policies, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account benefits, tuition remission benefits generally starting after 90 days (employee) or 2 years (spouse and children) of employment, retirement contributions generally starting after 2 years of employment, and eligibility for the University’s home purchase assistance program consistent with program requirements. (Benefits are subject to all relevant University policies, practices, contracts, and any other relevant materials.)

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: S352-2023

Number of Vacancies: 1

Open Until Filled: No

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