Maddison Lab Research Assistant

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: 23 days ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 30 Jun 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Job Title Maddison Lab Research Assistant
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); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill multiple part-time (maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Research Assistant positions with the Maddison Lab in the Department of Integrative Biology at Oregon State University (OSU).
The approximate hours worked per week will vary depending on the needs of the projects, but will not exceed 20 hours per week during academic terms. The appointee will assist professors and graduate students in research on evolutionary biology, including phylogenetics, of morphology and DNA sequences of insects.
Position Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to:
  • Genetic analysis (DNA extraction, PCR, genomic preparations, data analysis)
  • Handling and curating of specimens
  • Imaging morphological structures
  • General lab cleaning and moving items as appropriate
  • Participating in field research as needed
  • Computer-based data entry
  • Microscope work
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
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
  • Students in good standing with career goals related to biological sciences or related field.
  • Strong and demonstrable work ethic.
  • Experience in microscope or molecular biology lab techniques.
  • Good graphical skills, fine motor skills.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
  • The approximate hours worked per week will vary depending on the needs of the projects, but will not exceed 20 hours per week during academic terms.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P10664SE
Number of Vacancies 5
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 02/26/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 01/29/2024
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 cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
For additional information please contact: David Maddison 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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