Forest Biotechnology Lab Technician

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: 4 days ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 13 Jul 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Job Title Forest Biotechnology Lab 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 $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 one part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week during academic terms, up to 40 hours per week during term breaks) Student Technical Assistant position for the Department of Forest Ecosystems and Society at Oregon State University (OSU). 
This position will assist with several research projects currently underway in the laboratory and greenhouse. Information about the research group can be found at http://people.forestry.oregonstate.edu/steve-strauss/home-page. All required training will be provided.
This position is anticipated to run through the end of 2024 with potential to be extended beyond that date.
Position Duties
100% Work under the supervision of a research associate conducting a variety of tasks necessary to the functions of the laboratory, greenhouse, and field research. For some positions, experience in plasmid cloning is essential (see preferred qualifications below)
Duties vary depending on project needs and may include plant tissue culture (propagation, subculture, and transformation using agrobacterium), basic molecular biology, using computer software, collecting data, entering data, preparing media, washing dishes, watering plants, pest management, and other duties as needed.
The majority of work will be performed in the laboratory, but incumbents must be willing to assist in the greenhouse and with outdoor field activities if needed.
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
  • Ability to successfully work independently
  • A demonstrable commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
  • A strong interest in plant biotechnology and previous laboratory experience 
  • For some positions, experience with recombinant DNA cloning, including work with plasmids, PCR, primer design, restriction and ligation enzymes, and gel electrophoresis.  
Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P11042SE
Number of Vacancies 2
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/03/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 05/13/2024
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 07/13/2024
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:
  • A Resume
  • A Cover Letter
  • Transcript


For additional information please contact: Steven Strauss at [email protected]
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.
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Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

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