Student Technical Assistant (Research Assistant)
Oregon State University
IT
USD 15.05-21.5 / hour
Posted on Mar 10, 2026
Position Information
| Job Title | Student Technical Assistant (Research Assistant) |
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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 one part-time (max 12 hours during term, 24 hours during breaks) Student Technical Assistant position for the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University. The work is in support of entomology research: insect rearing, greenhouse plant maintenance, molecular entomology, and other duties in the lab. This position will be located in a federal building at the USDA-ARS Horticultural Crops Research Unit. 3240 NW Orchard Ave, Corvallis OR 97330. |
| 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, Technology |
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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 | P12892SE |
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| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Anticipated Appointment Begin Date | |
| Anticipated Appointment End Date | |
| Posting Date | 03/03/2026 |
| Full Consideration Date | |
| Closing Date | 04/30/2026 |
| 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: 1. A Resume/Vita 2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position For additional information, please contact Man-Yeon Choi at choiman@oregonstate.edu or Ryssa Parks at parksry@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 24 months. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. |