Plant Biotechnology Research Assistant
Oregon State University
IT
Corvallis, OR, USA
USD 14.7-21 / hour
Posted on May 1, 2025
Position Information
| Job Title | Plant Biotechnology 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 | $14.70 (Standard); $13.70 (Non-Urban); $15.95 (Portland Metro) |
| Max Hourly Rate | $21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (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 during academic terms, up to 40 hours per week during term breaks) Student Technical Assistant position for the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society at Oregon State University (OSU). This position will assist with several research projects currently underway in the laboratory and greenhouse. Information about the research group can be found at http://people.forestry.oregonstate.edu/steve-strauss/home-page. All required training will be provided. This position is anticipated to run through the end of 2025 with potential to be extended beyond that date. Students may work only summer or extend to the academic year. |
| Position Duties | 100% Work under the supervision of a research associate conducting a variety of tasks necessary to the functions of the laboratory, greenhouse, and field research. For some positions, experience in plasmid cloning is essential (see preferred qualifications below) Duties vary depending on project needs and may include plant tissue culture (propagation, subculture, and transformation using Agrobacterium), basic molecular biology, using computer software, collecting data, entering data, preparing media, washing dishes, watering plants, pest management, and other duties as needed. The majority of work will be performed in the laboratory, but incumbents must be willing to assist in the greenhouse and with outdoor field activities if needed. |
| Minimum Qualifications | Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
*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 | Ability to successfully work independently, engage in teamwork, and have excellent written and spoken English skills. Some coursework in biology and chemistry. A strong interest in plant biotechnology and previous laboratory experience. |
| Preferred (Special) Qualifications | Experience with recombinant DNA cloning, including work with plasmids, PCR, primer design, restriction and ligation enzymes, and gel electrophoresis. |
| Working Conditions / Work Schedule |