Bee Lab Technician
Oregon State University
USD 15.05-21.5 / hour
Posted on Nov 7, 2025
Position Information
| Job Title | Bee Lab Technician |
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| 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 a part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Melittology Lab position for the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University (OSU). The position will assist ongoing research with native bees both in the lab. This includes working with databases, working with native bee specimens and corresponding with volunteer Master Melittologists. There is a possibility that the position would transition into full time summer employment. |
| 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, Professionalism |
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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. |
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Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | P12598SE |
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| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Anticipated Appointment Begin Date | 01/05/2026 |
| Anticipated Appointment End Date | 06/05/2026 |
| Posting Date | 11/07/2025 |
| Full Consideration Date | 11/14/2025 |
| Closing Date | 11/14/2025 |
| 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 ● A Cover Letter, which outlines how your previous experience has prepared you to do detailed work (e.g., how you check your work to ensure no errors) and your interest in entomology, bees and/or data science. For additional information please contact: Andony Melathopoulos at andony.melathopoulos@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 |