C51407 - MES Research

Oregon State University

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR, USA
USD 14.7-21 / hour
Posted on May 14, 2025
Position Information
Job Title C51407 - MES Research
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Ontario
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 2 summer Student Irrigation and Soil Technician positions (a maximum of 24 hours per week during academic terms and a maximum of 40 hours per week during academic breaks) hours per week during academic breaks) for OSU Malheur Experiment Station in Ontario, OR.

The student irrigation and soil technician performs routine to complex technical or specialized tasks in support of research and farm operations. Malheur Experiment Station will be conducting several different research projects related to soil fertility and irrigation management of row crops during the summer growing season.

This position is located in Ontario, OR.
Position Duties
100% of duties may include:
  • Soil, plant and water sample collection and analysis
  • Plant biomass collection
  • Field scouting for weeds and pests
  • Data entry in excel and other programs
  • Setting up and connecting irrigation systems
  • Helping to set up small plot research
  • Driving university vehicles to fields
Training will be provided for required skills.
Minimum Qualifications
  • 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
  • Willingness to work outdoors
  • Attention to detail
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Working Conditions / Work Schedule