Student Technical Assistant - Sensory Lab
Oregon State University
IT
USD 15.05-21.5 / hour
Posted on Jan 5, 2026
Position Information
| Job Title | Student Technical Assistant - Sensory 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 recruitment will be used to fill up to ten part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Technical Research Assistant positions in the Sensory Science Lab in the Department of Food Science and Technology (FST) at Oregon State University (OSU). Work will be composed of assisting the consumer studies and/or assisting undergraduate level basic research (human psychophysics lab). |
| 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, Teamwork, Professionalism, Technology |
| Position Duties | 90% of the candidate’s responsibilities will be to assist with operations in the consumer testing lab and/or in the human psychophysics lab. 10% of the candidate’s responsibilities will include some laboratory organization/design, where needed, in order to increase the laboratory’s efficiency and professional appearance. Duties will include:
Duties in the psychophysics lab may 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. |
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Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | P12673SE |
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| Number of Vacancies | 10 |
| Anticipated Appointment Begin Date | 01/09/2026 |
| Anticipated Appointment End Date | |
| Posting Date | 01/05/2026 |
| Full Consideration Date | |
| Closing Date | 01/30/2026 |
| 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 indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position For additional information please contact: Sara Maruyama at sara.maruyama@oregonstate.edu We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. 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 |