Weed Science Lab Assistant

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 20 Dec 2021

Position Details
Position Title Undergraduate Student Technical Assistant
Job Title Weed Science Lab Assistant
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent 100
Appointment Basis 12
Min Hourly Rate $12.75 (Standard); $12.00 (Non-Urban); $14.00 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $18.00 (Standard); $17.50 (Non-Urban); $18.50 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week) Lab Assistant position for the Department of Crop and Soil Science at Oregon State University (OSU).
Undergraduate hourly worker to assist with laboratory, greenhouse and field research in weed science.
Position Duties
Assist graduate students and research assistants. Duties include:
  • Setting up germination studies.
  • Filling pots, transplanting, and harvesting studies.
  • General cleanup including washing pots and laboratory dishes.
  • Field work may include hand weeding, counting plants and harvesting.
Minimum Qualifications
Employment Eligibility Requirements (http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements )
Additional Required Qualifications
  • Must be dependable
  • Need little supervision
  • Detail oriented
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
  • Experience in the workforce.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Posting Number P08063SE
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 12/13/2021
Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/01/2023
Posting Date 11/30/2021
Full Consideration Date 12/10/2021
Closing Date 12/20/2021
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 your interest and how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
 
For additional information please contact: Carol Mallory-Smith 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.
 
Note:  All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

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