Biological Sciences Research Technician 3 (Short-Term)

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

Job summary

Oregon State University’s Ornamental Plant Breeding Program seeks a part-time, short-term Biological Sciences Research Technician 3 to support tissue culture, micropropagation, and other lab duties in the Department of Horticulture.

The primary goal is to increase the speed of propagation of our introductions, with ongoing work in lab and field settings to collect plant material and ensure quality control.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or related field with 2 years of Biological Science Research Technician 2-level experience.
• Preferred: experience in tissue culture/micropropagation.
• Preferred: basic understanding of genetics.

Responsibilities

• Microp propagation 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

Skills

Tissue culture

Micropropagation

Genetics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture

Job description

Important Notifications:

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# Department:
Horticulture

Special Instructions to Applicants:

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) Please upload responses to the following question as a separate document.

- Describe your experience in tissue culture and micropropagation and what makes you qualified to conduct these activities for the Ornamental Plant Breeding Program.

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

For additional information please contact:

Ryan Contreras

[e-mail]

541-737-5462

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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