Oregon State University

Job Title MES Student Technical Assistant Appointment Type Student Employee Job Location Ontario 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 $14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro) Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $18.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro) Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill several summer Student Technical Assistant positions (a maximum of 20 hours per week during academic terms and a maximum of 40 hours per week during academic breaks) for Oregon State University (OSU) Malheur Experiment Station in Ontario, OR.

The student technical assistant performs routine to complex technical or specialized tasks in support of research and farm operations. Malheur Experiment Station will be conducting several different research projects related to pest monitoring, pest management, and variety trials in onion and potato crops during the summer growing season.

This position is located in Ontario, OR.

Position Duties

100% of duties may include:

• Counting insects on plants and collecting samples
• Identifying insects with a microscope
• Collecting plant and soil samples
• Preparing samples for analysis, collect and record data
• Setting up and connecting irrigation systems
• Use of hand tools
• Driving university vehicles to research fields
• Traveling to off station sites to do similar research related tasks

Training will be provided for required skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-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.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Willingness to work outdoors
• Attention to detail
• Ability to learn how to use a microscope for identification
• Ability to work as part of a team

This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq. 

Preferred (Special) Qualifications Working Conditions / Work Schedule Posting Number P10747SE Number of Vacancies 6 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 05/01/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date 09/30/2024 Posting Date 02/20/2024 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 06/30/2024 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 brief cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position

For additional information please contact: Stuart Reitz at stuart.reitz@oregonstate.edu or call 541-889-2174.

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

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.