Biological Sciences Research Technician 3 (Short-Term)

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University in Corvallis seeks a part-time Biological Sciences Research Technician 3 to support ornamental breeding. The role focuses on tissue culture, micropropagation, and related lab duties to speed propagation of new plant introductions. Periodic field or greenhouse work may occur as needed.

The position is short-term (about 5 months) with a starting salary commensurate with skills, education, and experience. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or related area.
• Two years of related Biological Sciences experience at the Biological Science Research Technician 2 level.
• Three additional years of related experience may substitute for the degree.

Responsibilities

• Micropopagation of plants in development or release process.
• In vitro ploidy manipulation.
• Flow cytometry.
• Maintain lab supplies and safety training.

Skills

Tissue culture

Micropropagation

Genetics basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or related field

Two years of related Biological Sciences experience

Three additional years of experience as alternative for degree

Job description

Application Deadline

When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Job Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time, short-term, Biological Sciences Research Technician 3 for the Department of Horticulture. This position is expected to last approximately 5 months.

The Ornamental Plant Breeding Program seeks an assistant to perform tissue culture, micropropagation, and other lab duties as assigned to support the applied breeding and cultivar development program. The primary goal of the position is to increase the speed of propagation of our introductions. To date we have introduced 14 woody plant cultivars with many more in development and are among the leading programs of its type in the nation https://horticulture.oregonstate.edu/users/ryan-contreras .

Key Responsibilities

• Micopropagation of plants in development or release process
• In vitro ploidy manipulation
• Flow cytometry
• Maintain lab supplies
• Maintain training related to lab safety and reagent disposal

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or similar area and two years of experience related to the area of assignment at a Biological Science Research Technician 2 level.
• Three additional years of experience related to the area of assignment at the Biological Science Research Technician 2 level may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in tissue culture/micropropagation.
• Basic understanding of genetics.

Working Conditions/Schedule

Periodic work as research needs arise. Most work is in lab setting but at times will need to visit field plots or greenhouse to collect plant material.

Salary Range

$19.36 - $28.75

Anticipated Start Date

2026-11-09

Anticipated End Date

2027-03-31

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

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