Student Technical Assistant - Atamer Lab
Oregon State University
IT
Corvallis, OR, USA
USD 15.05-21.5 / hour
Posted on Sep 19, 2025
Position Information
| Job Title | Student Technical Assistant - Atamer Lab |
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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 position will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Technical Assistant position for the Department of Food Science and Technology (FST) at Oregon State University (OSU). Performs research in support of academic faculty Zeynep Atamer’s research program. This undergrad research project will focus on the following main objectives: isolation of milk proteins, specifically beta-casein, determination of depletion kinetics of beta-casein fraction andprotein analysis using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) as well as testing some techno-functional properties (e.g., foaming, emulsifying, stability, adhesion, encapsulation). Additionally, the project will involve responsibilities at the new dairy plant, such as cheese production, gaining an understanding of cheese processing technology, and assisting with the organization of a cheese-making course, which will take place on October 8-9, 2025. |
| Transferable Skill Development | |
| Position Duties | The undergraduate student will actively participate in a protein fractionation and analysis research project, as well as in various dairy production at OSU’s new dairy pilot plant. Responsibilities will include:
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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 | Basic lab skills and the ability to use a computer for data analysis and reporting will be required. |
| Preferred (Special) Qualifications | An interest in dairy science and technology, along with strong communication, computer, and organizational skills, is preferred. |
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Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | P12493SE |
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| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Anticipated Appointment Begin Date | 09/22/2025 |
| Anticipated Appointment End Date | |
| Posting Date | 09/18/2025 |
| Full Consideration Date | |
| Closing Date | 09/22/2025 |
| 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 document: ● A Resume For additional information please contact: Zeynep Atamer at zeynep.atamer@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. 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 |