Student Technical Assistant

Student Technical Assistant

Position Details

Job Title
- Student Technical Assistant

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

Min Hourly Rate - $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)

Max Hourly Rate - $21.50 (Standard); $21.00 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)

Position Summary
- This recruitment will be used to 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). Additional information about the lab can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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

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, Critical Thinking, Teamwork

Position Duties - 100% General laboratory maintenance work. These tasks may include 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.

Minimum Qualifications
- 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. 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
- 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.

Required Documents