College of Business Student Research Lab Manager

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University (OSU) College of Business is seeking a part-time Research Lab Manager to coordinate the COB Research Suite participant pool and support researchers. The position runs Fall 2026 with potential extension through 2027/28 academic year and pays $16.55 per hour.

The role emphasizes scheduling coordination, data handling, participant communication, and collaboration with faculty and student researchers. Hours are flexible and depend on study volume.

Qualifications

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible
• Must meet minimal enrollment standard (varies by program)
• High School student: Regularly enrolled in high school or homeschooling
• Undergrad and post-baccalaureate: 6 credit hours per term
• Graduate students: 5 credit hours per term (domestic)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research assistant scheduling for COB Research Suite studies
• Maintain study credit database
• Route participant communications (reminders, inquiries)
• Process short student assignments and data coding
• Initiate process improvements
• Conduct studies in-person or online; assist with study materials

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Independent work

Learning mindset

Education

Enrollment in school program

Credit hours per term (UG/GR)

Graduate/Undergraduate status

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

Job Description

This recruitment will be used to fill 1 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) student position for the College of Business at Oregon State University (OSU).

As a research lab manager, you will be responsible for coordinating the operations of the College of Business research participant pool and assisting faculty/student researchers under the direction of the College of Business Research Suite/Participant Pool Directors.

The position will begin Fall 2026 (starting date can be flexible) during which you will learn the position from our current (and outgoing) Research Lab Manager through the end of the Spring 2027 term. Pending performance, the position will be extended through the 2027/28 academic year, during which you would assume full duties of the Research Lab Manager position.

Pay rate for this position is $16.55 per hour.

Position Duties

• Leading the coordination of research assistant scheduling for studies in the COB Research Suite
• Maintaining study credit database
• Routing participant communications (reminder announcements, answering participant email inquiries, etc.)
• Managing processing of short student assignments, data coding, etc.
• Initiating process improvements
• Conducting studies in-person (in the COB Research Suite) or online
• Assisting researchers with the creation of study materials
• Duties may change depending on the operational needs of researchers

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees.

The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Professionalism
• Equity & Inclusion

Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-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.

• Interest in learning about or pursuing research (e.g., desire to pursue graduate studies, academic publications, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills
• Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• The ability to work independently
• Proficiency with computer software (e.g., MS Office)

The successful candidate must complete CITI and FERPA trainings (after hiring).

Preferred

• Current status as a freshman, sophomore, junior, or graduate student is preferred
• Experience with programming (e.g., Javascript, Qualtrics, etc.) is not necessary, but would be an asset
• Prior experience conducting behavioral research or managing a research environment would also be an asset (though not required)

Working Conditions/Schedule

Work schedule will be variable according to the operational needs of researchers in the College of Business.

• The average load is expected to be approximately 5-10 hours per week during each term, though hours may vary depending on study volume.

Locations

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources. Retirement savings paid by the university. A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities. Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program. Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life. Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

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At Oregon State University, no qualified person shall, solely by reason of disability, be denied access to, participation in, or the benefits of, any program or activity operated by the University. If requested, OSU will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing and selection process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application to receive an accommodation. Please request any reasonable accommodations for disability as early as possible in the application and search process. Requests may be directed to the hiring unit, or to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [phone]. See Request an Accommodation Procedures for the OSU policy.

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