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Sensory Technician at the FIC

Oregon State University

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR, USA
USD 14.7-21 / hour
Posted on Jul 15, 2025
Position Information
Job Title Sensory Technician at the FIC
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Portland
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 $14.70 (Standard); $13.70 (Non-Urban); $15.95 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill six part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Technical Assistant positions for the Food Innovation Center in Portland, Oregon, part of Oregon State University (OSU).
This is a temporary position for part-time work to assist with conducing large consumer taste tests/sensory evaluation. Tests dates are variable and may be on weekends, but Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am to 5pm are preferred test days/times.
Transferable Skill Development
Position Duties
The Student Worker will be assisting the Sensory Program staff with the scheduling of participants, preparation of food and serving of samples for consumer taste tests. Duties will include:
  • Scheduling participants
  • Sending confirmation emails
  • Making copies
  • Coding serving materials
  • Food sample preparation/serving
  • Clean up
Consumer tests are conducted both at the Oregon State University Food Innovation Center laboratory complex in downtown Portland, OR and off-site. The laboratory complex includes a reception area, 10 taste test booths and a staging area, a focus group room and a commercial kitchen.
Minimum Qualifications
  • 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
  • Preferred student candidates will be available for a minimum of 6 months
  • Have a current Food Handlers License
  • Have solid knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access and Outlook)
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P11894SE
Number of Vacancies 6
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 03/05/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date 03/03/2026
Posting Date 03/05/2025
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 03/04/2026
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: Ann Colonna at ann.colonna@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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.