Student Technical Assistant

Student Technical Assistant

Position Summary:

This recruitment will fill up to 2 part‑time (a maximum of 24 hours per week during academic terms, up to 40 hours per week during term breaks) Student Assistant positions in the Forest Biotechnology Laboratory in the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society at Oregon State University (OSU).

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

• 100% General laboratory maintenance work: bulk media preparation, washing dishes, watering and maintaining growth chamber/greenhouse plants, sweeping/mopping the laboratory space, autoclaving, plant tissue propagation/transfers and other miscellaneous tasks.
• The majority of work will be performed in the laboratory, but incumbents must be willing to assist in the greenhouse or field if needed.

• Interest in Forestry, Horticulture or Biotechnology.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct work independently.
• A record of punctuality, dependability, and engagement in previous employment positions.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study.
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment.
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard:
  • High School student:
    Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home‑schooling program.
  • Undergraduate and post‑baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term.
  • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term.
  • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term.
  • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term.

* 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.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year; applicants will be contacted as positions become available.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

Note:

All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.