Student Technical Assisstant - Natural Products Testing Lab
Oregon State University
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USD 15.05-21.5 / hour
Posted on Jul 30, 2025
Position Information
| Job Title | Student Technical Assisstant - Natural Products Testing 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 | $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 two (2) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week during academic terms and a maximum of 40 hours per week during academic breaks) Student Technical Assistant for the Department of Environmental & molecular Toxicology at Oregon State University (OSU). Student will perform research in toxicology on metabolism of natural (fungal or plant in origin) contaminants of importance to agriculture. Contamination of animal feed products with mycotoxins are of particular focus. This will include development of skills in analytical chemistry and use of instrumentation such as LC-MS/MS. Routine laboratory duties such as dishes and proper waste disposal will be part of the position as well. Seeking a student who will be present for summer and fall terms (10-24 hours per week). |
| Position Duties | 50%: Carry out toxicology assays including extraction of original plant/feed and secondary products for mycotoxins by HPLC or LC-MS/MS 20%: Processing/summary of data using instrument specific software, Microsoft and/or statistical programs 20%: Laboratory maintenance (e.g. washing dishes, stocking consumables, chemical inventory, prepping solutions and proper waste disposal) and related work 10%: Entry of literature into databases and electronic organization of files associated with lab projects |
| 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 | Must be able to work well with others as part of an integrated team and have attention to detail. Responsible and well organized with good time management and communication skills. |
| Preferred (Special) Qualifications | Experience or classes in chemistry, biology, agricultural sciences, toxicology and related fields is preferred, but not required. In addition, any skills handling laboratory studies and their workflow is preferred. Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. |
| Working Conditions / Work Schedule | Most work is done in a typical laboratory setting. Students will work around hazardous chemicals, dust from ground plant samples, possible dirt and mold when handling samples. Appropriate safety gear and training will be provided. Flexible hours as needed to complete research projects with consideration for student’s class schedule (10-24 hours/week). |
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