MCAREC Student Employee

MCAREC Student Employee Oregon State University, United States about 17 hours ago

Location:

Hood River, OREGON

Deadline:

18 May 2026 Position Details Position Information Job Title MCAREC Student Employee Appointment Type Student Employee Job Location Hood River 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 The Galimba Tree Fruit Horticulture Lab at the Mid-Columbia Agricultural Research and Extension Center (MCAREC), Oregon State University (OSU), is seeking to hire 2-3 temporary Student Technical Assistants for the 2026 summer field season in Hood River, Oregon. Our research focuses on all aspects of pear and sweet cherry orchard production systems, with a particular emphasis on improving fruit quality and optimizing yield in both crops. Student assistants will support ongoing research related to pear and cherry tree physiology and orchard management. They will work both independently and as part of a small team to collect, process, and organize data from field and laboratory settings. Duties include assisting with field trials, data collection, sample processing, and general maintenance of the lab, greenhouse, and orchard. Supervisors will provide initial guidance on priorities, objectives, and deadlines. Once trained, student assistants are expected to carry out tasks independently, seeking support when encountering procedural questions or challenges. 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, Professionalism Position Duties 50% Collect vegetative and floral/fruit samples from field plots on the MCAREC farm and potentially other regional farms Processing these samples in a laboratory or outdoor environment Dissecting flower buds and weekly counts and/or measurements of different plant organs Field counting of flowers, thinning of fruits and subsequent harvesting, as well as other tasks as needed. 40% Laboratory, greenhouse, and field site maintenance Washing and disinfecting of glassware, planting containers and/or fruit containers Weeding, painting tree trunks, setting up trunk protectors, potting, pruning and watering. 10% Management of data sets, to include collecting, collating, and entering data into computers using spreadsheets and word processing technology. Minimum Qualifications Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: hr.oregonstate/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 Must be actively enrolled in high school or college. Willingness to learn new skills, work well with others, ability to work independently, excellent attention to detail. This position will require assisting with collection of field data so the candidate should be comfortable working outdoors as needed, potentially in adverse weather conditions. Preferred (Special) Qualifications Biology or science background, work experience, or classes. Working Conditions / Work Schedule The typical schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm. Hours and days could vary depending on growing conditions, and more flexible scheduling can be accommodated. Occasionally we ask that students stay longer than eight hours to finish a task, but work will not exceed 40 hours/week during the summer and 20 hours/week while school is in session. Work is mostly performed outdoors. Posting Detail Information Posting Number

P13164SE

Number of Vacancies 3 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/01/2026 Anticipated Appointment End Date 09/30/2026 Posting Date 05/04/2026 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 05/18/2026 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students Special Instructions to Applicants When ing you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1. A Resume/Vita For additional information please contact: Kelsey Galimba at kelsey.galimbaoregonstate We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. 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.