Seed Internship

Seed Internship

This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week during academic terms and a maximum of 40 hours per week during academic breaks) student technical assistant for the Crop and Soil Science at Oregon State University (OSU). The OSU Extension Seed Crop Program is seeking a motivated undergraduate student to assist with ongoing research and Extension projects focused on grass and legume seed production systems.

This position provides hands-on experience in crop management, field and laboratory research, seed quality testing, and agricultural experimentation. Students with a strong interest in seed production, crop management, and agricultural research will have opportunities to further develop their skills and may be considered for continued involvement in the program beyond the initial appointment.

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
- Laboratory

Activities:

Conduct seed testing procedures including germination, seed quality, seed counting, sample preparation, and related laboratory activities. Assist with maintaining laboratory records. Field

Activities:

Assist with field preparation for research and management activities. Collect plant, soil, and seed samples according to project protocols. Assist with implementing field management practices when needed. Support data collection activities in field experiments. Data Management:
Enter collected data into Excel spreadsheets and databases.

General Responsibilities:

Maintain a clean and organized laboratory, and field work environment. Follow all laboratory, field, and university safety procedures.

Minimum Qualifications
- Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:
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.

Additional

Required Qualifications
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel. Ability to work outdoors under varying environmental conditions. Be able to drive to OSU– Hyslop Farm in Corvallis.