Student Research Assistant

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title Student Research Assistant 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 $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro) Max Hourly Rate $21.50 (Standard); $21.00 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro) Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill up to 2 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week during academic terms, up to 40 hours per week during term breaks) Student Assistant positions in the Forest Biotechnology Laboratory in the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society at Oregon State University (OSU).

Additional information about the lab can be found at https://biotechlab.forestry.oregonstate.edu/. All required training will be provided.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year; applicants will be contacted as positions become available.

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Technology

Position Duties

• 80% Research support. These tasks may include data collection, data entry, plant tissue propagation/transfers, bulk media preparation, and basic molecular biology.
• 20% General laboratory maintenance work. These tasks may watering and maintaining growth chamber/greenhouse plants, washing dishes, sweeping/mopping the laboratory space, autoclaving and other miscellaneous tasks.
• The majority of work will be performed in the laboratory, but incumbents must be willing to assist in the greenhouse or field if needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

• 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

• Interest in Forestry, Horticulture or Biotechnology.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct work independently.
• A record of punctuality, dependability, and engagement in previous employment positions.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P13147SE Number of Vacancies 2 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/01/2026 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 04/30/2026 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 12/30/2026 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: Colette Richter at richterc@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents