Undergrad Student Lab Technical Assistant
Oregon State University
IT
USD 15.05-21.5 / hour
Posted on Sep 17, 2025
Position Information
| Job Title | Undergrad Student Lab Technical Assistant |
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| Appointment Type | Student Employee |
| Job Location | Central Point |
| 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 | A part-time position is available at Oregon State University, Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center in Central Point, OR. The areas related with this position include plant health, plant disease diagnosis and management. The incumbent will provide technical research support for the Plant Pathology research and extension program at the Southern Oregon Research & Extension Center in Central Point, OR. Duties will include assisting research assistants, technicians, graduate students, and principal investigator (PI) in disease samples collection, processing, laboratory analysis, field data collection and research plot maintenance. |
| 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: Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Technology, Career & Self-Development |
| Position Duties | Duties include the technical assistance in a plant pathology program. It includes, but are not limited to media preparation for culturing bacterial and fungal pathogens of tree fruits and wine grapes, processing field samples for pathogen isolation, microbial culture collection management, data entry, laboratory cleanliness and maintenance of lab equipment; data collections from field research plots, data entry and management. The applicant will be required to use and operate various laboratory equipment such as an autoclave, pH meter, laminar flow hood, microscopes etc. The applicant will perform routine to complex technical or specialized tasks in support of research. |
| 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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| Working Conditions / Work Schedule | This position may require you to work outdoors in all types of weather for several hours with exposure to dust and pollen. The position may require you to sit for several hours in lab setting. Typically, this position will work variable hours M-F. Occasionally you may be required to work outside of the normal work week and hours. Anticipated hours per week: 24 hours during academic terms. The position term is subject to extension based on research needs and work performance |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | P12471SE |
|---|---|
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Anticipated Appointment Begin Date | 11/03/2025 |
| Anticipated Appointment End Date | 12/31/2026 |
| Posting Date | 09/16/2025 |
| Full Consideration Date | |
| Closing Date | 10/03/2025 |
| 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: Alexander Levin at alexander.levin@oregonstate.edu We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years. 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 |