Hazelnut Research Farm Labor
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR, USA
USD 15.05-21.5 / hour
Posted on Aug 5, 2025
Position Information
| Job Title | Hazelnut Research Farm Labor |
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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 four to six 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 positions for the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University (OSU). Performs light to heavy tasks such as equipment operations, grounds maintenance, assist with data collection, sample processing, and other horticulture-related activities. Position includes working at the research farm, located three miles from the main OSU campus. Occasional work in the lab and greenhouses located on-campus will be required. Program background information: https://plantbreeding.oregonstate.edu/plantbreeding/research/hazelnut-breeding-program |
| 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: Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, & Technology. |
| Position Duties | 75% Research Farm Work
15% Greenhouse Work
5% Lab Work
5% Computer Work
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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. |
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Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | P12324SE |
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| Number of Vacancies | 6 |
| Anticipated Appointment Begin Date | 08/21/2025 |
| Anticipated Appointment End Date | 10/01/2026 |
| Posting Date | 08/04/2025 |
| Full Consideration Date | 08/21/2025 |
| Closing Date | 09/15/2025 |
| 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: ● A Resume ● A Cover Letter For additional information please contact: Casey Wilson at casey.wilson@oregonstate.edu We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval |