Entomology Field / Lab Technician

Position Details
Position Information

Job Title	Entomology Field / Lab Technician
Appointment Type	Student Employee
Job Location	Hood River
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 two Entomology Field/Lab Technician positions for The Adams Tree Fruit Entomology Lab at Oregon State University (OSU).  The Adams Tree Fruit Entomology Lab, located at the Mid-Columbia Agricultural Research and Extension Center (MCAREC) in Hood River, is interviewing for summer hourly employees to help with a number of research projects in both Pear and Sweet Cherry orchards. Our lab focuses on the ecology and management of arthropods that occur in tree fruit production. Research themes include chemical ecology, biological control, habitat management, behavioral pest management, and agricultural innovation and technology. We are seeking candidates for undergraduate research assistants to work during the summer field season (June through August). Successful applicants will participate in research projects focused on established pests of tree fruit, invasive species, natural enemies, insect disease vectors, and emerging agricultural innovation. This is a great summer employment opportunity for anyone interested in tree fruit production, insect ecology, or sustainable ecosystem services.
Position Duties	Duties may include collecting trapping data across the growing region to monitor insect populations, identifying insect species under the microscope, and maintenance of insect colonies. Other activities include processing samples, assisting with general lab maintenance, and data entry.
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	Applicants will need to have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, a positive attitude, and must be able to work well with others and independently This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on be half 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 Standard125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Working Conditions / Work Schedule	Previous experience is not required Anyone interested in learning more about sustainable food production is encouraged to apply

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	P10927SE
Number of Vacancies	2
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date	06/17/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date	09/02/2024
Posting Date	04/08/2024
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date	04/26/2024
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: Maggie Freeman 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 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.