Oregon IPM Center Assistant

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 16 Feb 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Job Title Oregon IPM Center 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); $18.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill two part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Assistant positions with Oregon Integrated Pest Management (IPM) at Oregon State University (OSU).
The Oregon IPM Center supports the increased adoption of IPM methods of pest (insect, plant pathogen, etc.) control across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. A large part of our program pertains to the production of outreach materials to help farmers and ranchers understand pest biology, pest impacts, and management options.
Students will assist us in developing identification and documentation guides and other IPM outreach materials. Duties may include any of the following activities: collection and pinning of insect pest species; assisting in the production of written and graphic workshop materials; performing a literature review of IPM management options. Students will also be invited to help OIPMC staff with the maintenance of living insect collections. They will additionally assist in the maintenance of research plants at OSU greenhouses, and will be required to complete the greenhouse safety training.
Position Duties
  • Office/Laboratory work: 90%
  • Outreach material production: 30%
  • Literature review: 25%
  • Insect colony maintenance: 25%
  • Office organization: 10%
  • Greenhouse: 10%
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 ability to closely follow directions, pay attention to detail, work independently without supervision, and communicate professionally are required.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
  • Ideal students will have an interest in entomology, agriculture, horticulture, or education within these fields.
  • Students should be comfortable going outside in inclement weather, and be fine working with plants and living insects.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is preferred.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
  • The position is 10-15 hours per week during the regular school terms. During academic breaks, the student may work up to 30 hours per week.
  • Work is mainly performed in scientific laboratory, research greenhouses, and office settings.
  • The applicant may work in environments around chemicals and pesticides.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P10653SE
Number of Vacancies 2
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 02/01/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 01/23/2024
Full Consideration Date 02/01/2024
Closing Date 02/16/2024
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 two paragraph cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
For additional information please contact: Ebba Peterson 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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