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Potato Greenhouse Student Assistant
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What they do
A Soil or Plant Scientist studies soil composition and nutrition, the impact of soil treatment practices on plant or crop growth, and soil conservation and management methods relevant to farming and forestry.
$72,834 / year median in Oregon
+9% projected growth
Job Description
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Special Instructions to
Applicants:
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: A Resume A Cover Letter A document with an outline of your fall term schedule and availability For additional information please contact: Terry Burr at Terry.burr@oregonstate.edu 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 2 years. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note:
All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval This recruitment will be used to fill 9 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Technical Assistant positions for the Crop & Soil Science Extension Department at Oregon State University (OSU). Season project involving preparations and planting seed potato samples in soil-floored greenhouses. Conditions are sometimes dusty and include working with hand tools to cut seed pieces, planting the pieces, and helping to keep detailed records. Position is located at Oregon State University main campus, in Corvallis, and is approximately from October 1, 2026 to February 17, 2027. Position Duties Applicants will need to be detail oriented to keep and maintain careful records. This position will be conducted in a greenhouse and involves the use of hand tools. Duties include, but are not limited to: Preparation of greenhouses for planting Raking and watering Arranging seed potato samples for planting Treating to break dormancy Lifting and stacking 50lb bags of potatoes Cutting seed Planting by hand General clean-up 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, ,
Leadership, Professionalism 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. Required Capable of lifting 50lb bags of potatoes Ability to work in a dusty environment Detail-oriented and able to carefully record and maintain records Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team 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 2 years. Preferred Able to work in 2+ hour blocks of time
Working Conditions/Schedule:
- Conditions are sometimes dusty and include working with hand tools - Flexible work schedule: weekdays around classes and between the hours of 8:00am-5:00pm; 10 or more hours per week depending on workload
Salary Range:
Anticipated Start Date:
2026-09-30