Full job description Student Technical Assistant DG Lab Bookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1. A Resume/Vita
2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
For additional information please contact: Catherine Mullins-Rodriguez at
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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 Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard ******** ) as per OSU Standard ******** et seq.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Position Details Position Information
Job Title Student Technical Assistant DG Lab
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent 100
Appointment Basis 12
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option? Min Hourly Rate $14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $18.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary This recruitment will be used to fill two part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Technical Assistant DG Lab for the Ag and Marine Sciences at Oregon State University (OSU).
This position will support research that aims to solve problems affecting hop production and producers. Students in this position will have the opportunity to: assist with research in the lab, greenhouse, and field; interact with growers and other members of industry; and do work that tangibly affects people, food production, and the environment.
This position offers the opportunity to assist with diverse aspects of research on diseases affecting hop and biological control of arthropod pests. The student will work with graduate students and research personnel in greenhouse, field, and laboratory settings. This may involve plant propagation, watering, and fertilizing; collecting plant samples from field plots; enumerating disease and pests; assisting with maintenance of field plots; and assisting with basic microbiology lab procedures as sample processing, media preparation, and cleanup as needed.
Position Duties Establishes and maintains field plots and greenhouse grown plants. 20% Collects plant samples from field plots and identifies and enumerates disease severity 20% Assist in data entry. 10% Operates a variety of laboratory equipment and prepares chemical solutions and reagents for use in the laboratory and safely disposes of waste material, both chemical and biological. 50% Minimum Qualifications Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:
Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term* Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term* International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered "full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center. Additional Required Qualifications Minimum enrollment requirements. Prior work experience. Attention to detail. Desire to learn. Ability to receive instructions and perform tasks as directed. Availability to work during summer months. Possess a drivers license. Preferred (Special) Qualifications Experience working in a research program or other capacity where attention to detail was required. Experience working with plants and a lab environment. Experience with Excel and MS Office suite. Ability to work in larger blocks of time Working Conditions / Work Schedule Work conditions are varied, and may include work in the field, greenhouse, laboratory, and office. Work in the field may be during adverse weather conditions, such as very warm weather or rain. Also required are the ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs. The position requires some travel within and outside Oregon and potentially overnight travel to field plots outside of the state.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P11090SE
Number of Vacancies 2
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/03/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/02/2025
Posting Date 05/17/2024
Full Consideration Date 05/22/2024
Closing Date 05/24/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1. A Resume/Vita
2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
For additional information please contact: Catherine Mullins-Rodriguez at
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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 Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard ******** ) as per OSU Standard ******** et seq.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
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