Position Details Position Information Job Title Lab 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 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 three (3) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week during academic terms and a maximum of 40 hours per week during academic breaks) Lab Assistant positions for the College of Agriculture at Oregon State University ( OSU ). The Specialty Crops Lab seeks a motivated Lab Research Assistant in the discipline of Industrial Crops. The applicant will collaborate with the PI, a Faculty Research Assistant and graduate students in a multifaceted role encompassing a range of research activities. Responsibilities include initiating research trials, conducting observations, taking accurate measurements, collecting and processing samples, help with harvesting processes, and preparing samples for diverse analytical procedures. They will also operate research instrumentation, enter data into Excel spreadsheets, and aid in website updates. Beyond these, the applicant will contribute to the creation and evaluation of reports, including assessing student submissions. A keen attention to detail is vital for this role, as it entails performing varied analyses and working seamlessly within a team to bolster ongoing research projects. Additionally, the role might involve managing bags or containers of potatoes weighing up to 50 lbs. 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, Professionalism Position Duties 60%
- Collaborate with and assist the PI, Faculty Research Assistant and graduate students on a range of tasks including: Project initiation, conducting observations, taking precise measurements, collecting and processing samples and systematically entering data into spreadsheets. 30%
- Play a pivotal role in the lab by assisting with primary laboratory procedures and analyses. Cleaning and maintaining glassware. 10%
- Support the Faculty Research Assistant and graduate students in acquiring and preparing samples for forthcoming experiments.
Additionally, aid in the evaluation and revision of reports, overseeing student submissions, and updating both websites and databases. Minimum Qualifications Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements 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 Preferred (Special) Qualifications Working Conditions / Work Schedule Posting Detail Information Posting Number
P13198SE
Number of Vacancies 3 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/15/2026 Anticipated Appointment End Date 09/07/2026 Posting Date 05/18/2026 Full Consideration Date 06/29/2026 Closing Date 06/29/2026 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: Valtcho Jeliazkov at valtcho.jeliazkov@oregonstate.edu We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.
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. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (
Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents
