Weed Science Research Technician

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• A Resume/Vita
• A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
• An email brief cover letter describing why you would like to assist with grass seed production weed research projects, plus a resume, to Clint Mattox tox to apply.

For additional information please contact:
Alec Kowalewski at alec.kowalewski

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.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

• Job Title:
  
  Weed Science Research Technician
• Appointment Type:
  Student Employee
• Job Location:
  
  Hyslop Research Farm, 3455 NE Granger Ave, Corvallis, OR
• Position Appointment Percent: 100%
• Appointment Basis: 12
• Pay Method:
  Hourly
• 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)
• Pay Period: 16th - 15th of the following month
• Pay Date:
  Last working day of the month
• Remote or Hybrid option:
  Not applicable

• Posting Number: P12745SE
• Number of Vacancies: 2
• Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: 01/23/2026
• Anticipated Appointment End Date: 06/12/2026
• Posting Date: 12/09/2026
• Closing Date: 01/23/2026

This recruitment will fill two part-time student technical assistant positions for the Horticulture Department at Oregon State University. The role offers a chance to assist with weed science research focused on weed management in grass seed production systems. Technicians will conduct field and laboratory experiments, collect research data, and work independently or alongside USDA-ARS researchers.

Hands‑on experience will be provided for all tasks; no previous experience required. The position is located at the Hyslop Research Farm, 3455 NE Granger Ave, Corvallis, OR (≈8 mi from campus). Applicants must have transportation to the farm. Work hours are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

Student employees develop skills in the following areas:

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Teamwork

Tasks include a mix of indoor and outdoor activities related to weed science research.

Outdoor work examples:

• Irrigation management
• Hand weeding trials
• Collecting plant and seed samples

Indoor work examples:

• Cleaning and counting seeds
• Taking plant data
• Processing samples
• Assisting researchers with experiments and data entry

Enrollment requirements:

• High school student: regular enrollment in high school or home‑schooling program
• Undergraduate/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. Reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS) and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

• Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions (cool/rainy winter; hot, dry, dusty summer)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and walk/kneel for extended periods
• Follows instructions; works independently or in a team
• Must be an Oregon State University student, hold a valid driver’s license, and have transportation to the Hyslop Research Farm

Interest in plants, horticulture, or crop science and curiosity about research experiments.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• A Resume/Vita
• A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for…