Student Technical Assistant - Harper Lab

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: 27 days ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 31 Mar 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Job Title Student Technical Assistant - Harper Lab
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 is to fill one part-time (less than 24 hours a week) Student Laboratory Assistant position for the Harper Nanotoxicology Laboratory in the Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology at Oregon State University. The research laboratory is located in ALS 1087.
The Harper laboratory investigates the environmental health and safety impacts of nanotechnology and nanoscale materials in the environment. Research studies in our laboratory employ:
  • Rapid assays to quickly determine the toxic potential of nanoscale materials.
  • Investigative tools to evaluate nanomaterial physicochemical properties.
  • Informatics to identify the specific features of a nanomaterial that govern its environmental behavior and biological interactions.


The Student Laboratory Assistants will focus primarily on nanoscale plastics degraded from consumer products and their fate and impacts on living organisms. Additional laboratory maintenance work will also be expected when needed.
Position Duties
60% Laboratory research
  • Experiments to identify the impacts on biological systems from exposure to micro and nano-sized plastic particles
  • Data collection
  • Data analysis
  • Presentations
  • Writing
  • Other experimental/professional assistance as needed
  • Working with others to coordinate tasks and help complete experiments.


40% General operations related
  • Routine animal maintenance
  • Dishware
  • Cleaning, organizing and labeling as 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
  • The applicant must be detail oriented, organized and dependable
  • Must be willing to learn new skills and work well both independently as well as within a team environment.
  • Follow written and oral instruction.
  • Some weekend hours may be necessary.


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.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
  • A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
  • Proficient with computers, software and troubleshooting.
  • Experience in quality control
Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P10893SE
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 04/03/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 03/27/2024
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 03/31/2024
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
For additional information please contact: Stacey Harper 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.
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 24 months.
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.

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