Contreras Lab-Summer 2026

Position Information Job Title Contreras Lab-Summer 2026 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 up to four (4) 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 position(s) for the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University (OSU). Performs light to heavy tasks such as lab and greenhouse experiments, controlled pollinations, plant care, grounds maintenance, field assistance, maintenance support, cleaning, and other duties to assist with the mission of the ornamental plant breeding program. Students with a strong research interest will have an opportunity and are encouraged to conduct independent experiments and pursue scientific curiosity. Transferable Skill Development OSU ismitted to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. Thepetencies 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, and Teamwork. Position Duties 40% Plant breeding research project support: Conduct laboratory experiments such as flow cytometry, pollen staining, pollen germination, etc.

Perform controlled crosses in a glasshouse and field settingCollect andpile data such as growth measurements, flowering and fruiting quantities & dates, seedling germination, and other data used for breeding and patent preparationGeneral support for the setup and execution of plant breeding and research projects 50% Assist in the maintenance and growing of container and field-grown plants: Weeding, potting, pruning, labeling, transplanting, watering, fertilizing and pest scouting of ornamental plants. Assist in propagation of select ornamental species 10% Prepare Other duties as assigned:

Must successfullyplete and maintain appropriate farm, lab and greenhouse safety training and certificationsCommunicate through discussions, presentations, and written reports with other team members in Ornamental Plant Breeding, other research programs at OSU, and professional growers Minimum Qualifications Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found : hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements Must be academically enrolled in a high school,munity 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 Interest in research and plant breeding Interest in nursery crops and/or landscape plants Capacity for detailed work including microscopy, emasculating small flowers, and collection of fine measurements Ability to work in both collaborative and independent work environments Must be able to work in all types of weather Must be able to walk, stand, bend and stoop for extended periods Ability to maneuver and transport heavy objects up to 50 pounds Preferred (Special) Qualifications Horticulture majors or others with strong interest in nursery and landscape industries. A demonstrablemitment to promoting and enhancing diversity Coursework or experience in Horticulture, genetics, or related field Working Conditions / Work Schedule Anticipated hours per week: 20 hours during term and 40 hours during summer. This position will work at the Agricultural and Life Sciences Building, West Greenhouse on Campus Way, and Lewis-Brown Farm on Peoria Road. Operating a motor vehicle is required to transport supplies, equipment, and plant materials to the field. Posting Detail Information Posting Number

P13123SE

Number of Vacancies 4 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/01/2026 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 04/27/2026 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 05/22/2026 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: A Resume A Cover Letter For additional information please contact: Ryan Contreras at ryan.contrerasoregonstate.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; tfore, the incumbent must successfullyplete 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. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public prior to hire.

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