Wheat Breeding and Genetics Student Field Research Technician
Oregon State University
Posted on Sep 9, 2025
Position Information
| Job Title | Wheat Breeding and Genetics Student Field Research Technician |
|---|---|
| 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 six (6) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Field Research Technician for the Department of Crop and Soil Science at Oregon State University (OSU). Successful candidate performs manual and routine to semi-skilled technical tasks in support of research, or administrative work. Position may include seed house and field plot research, greenhouse operations, laboratory work, data collection and simple analysis. |
| 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: Teamwork, Professionalism, Technology, and Career & Self-Development |
| Position Duties | Duties may include field/greenhouse research work associated with the Wheat Breeding Project at OSU. Main work site located at the Hyslop Crop Science Field Research Laboratory. Duties may include:
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| Minimum Qualifications | Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
*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 | Full-time position until classes start then a maximum of 24 hours/week during classes. This position can potentially be a year round student position with full-time employment during the breaks. |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | P12450SE |
|---|---|
| Number of Vacancies | 6 |
| Anticipated Appointment Begin Date | 09/10/2025 |
| Anticipated Appointment End Date | |
| Posting Date | 09/09/2025 |
| Full Consideration Date | 10/04/2025 |
| Closing Date | 10/04/2025 |
| 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: ● A Resume For additional information please contact: Mark Larson at mark.larson@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 |