Undergraduate Student Research Assistant
Oregon State University
USD 15.05-21.5 / hour
Posted on Jul 10, 2025
Position Information
Job Title | Undergraduate Student Research Assistant |
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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); $19.50 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro) |
Position Summary | This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Research Assistant for the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University (OSU). The Deluc Lab looks for an Undergraduate Research Assistant position for the summer and the next academic year. The research assistant will work directly under the supervision of a PhD student to optimize and maintain the tissue culture conditions of embryogenic cells of grapevines used for genetic engineering and genome editing. |
Position Duties |
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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 | ● Junior or senior student at OSU in plant or science-related programs ● Experience working in plant tissue culture ● Skilled in communication and takes detailed written notes |
Preferred (Special) Qualifications | ● Familiar with the preparation of plant media for tissue culture |
Working Conditions / Work Schedule | ● Positive mental attitude ● Passion and desire to learn |