This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Entomology/Plant Pathology Technician for the Department of Crop and Soil Science at Oregon State University (OSU).

Opportunity to gain valuable research experience in entomology, plant pathology, and pest management in row crops! Research, field, and laboratory work will primarily focus on the spatial distribution and management of noctuid moth pests and aphid vectors of yellow dwarf viruses in western Oregon’s grass seed systems in the Willamette Valley. Hired technicians will gain experience with collecting and organizing field data, conducting field and laboratory research in a professional setting, learning integrated pest management techniques for managing insect pests and plant pathogens, and working alongside federal and academic researchers at the USDA-ARS and OSU.

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, and Career & Self-Development

Duties may include: driving to and sampling commercial fields across the Willamette Valley for adult and immature insects, entering data in a mobile collection app, identifying insect specimens using a stereo

microscope, assisting researchers with small-plot field trials, and potential for molecular research experience and GIS training if desired.

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.

Anyone interested in crop science is encouraged to apply. Must be able to follow detailed instructions and be willing to work independently and in a team-oriented environment. Applicants must be students at Oregon State University.

A valid driver’s license is preferred but not required.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

● A Resume

● A Cover Letter

For additional information please contact: Jolene Bunce at jolene.bunce@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