Integrative Biology Research Assistant 26-27

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University is seeking a part-time Integrative Biology Research Assistant (26-27) for the Department of Integrative Biology. The position supports routine to complex tasks in laboratory, greenhouse, field plots, data collection, simple analyses, and animal care, with hours up to 24 per week during terms.

Responsibilities include lab cleaning, animal husbandry, field work, data entry, and microscopy.

Qualifications

• Students with career goals related to biological sciences or a related field.
• A strong and demonstrable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• General lab cleaning and moving items as appropriate: Washing tanks, dishes, bottles, misc. items as needed. Training, assisting and running experiments.
• Animal husbandry.
• Participating in field research as needed.
• Computer data entry.
• Microscope work.

Skills

Biology student

Attention to detail

Lab assistance

Education

Enrollment in high school, community college, or university

Job description

Department:

College of Science | Department of Integrative Biology

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 100 (one hundred) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Integrative Biology Research Assistant 26-27 for the Department of Integrative Biology at Oregon State University (OSU).

Applications submitted to this recruitment are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions become available.

The approximate hours worked per week will vary depending on the needs of the projects but will not exceed 24 hours per week during academic terms.

These positions are eligible to students with federal work study awards; work study students are preferred.

The Undergraduate Student Technical Assistant performs routine to complex technical tasks in support of research or administrative work which includes laboratory, green house, field plot, data collection, simple analysis, or the care and maintenance of animals.

Position Duties

• General lab cleaning and moving items as appropriate: Washing tanks, dishes, bottles, misc. items as needed. Training, assisting and running experiments.
• Animal husbandry.
• Participating in field research as needed.
• Computer data entry.
• Microscope work.

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, Career & Self Development

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.

Required Qualifications

• Students with career goals related to biological sciences or a related field.
• A strong and demonstrable work ethic.

Additional Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

• 3.0 GPA preferred.
• Students in good standing.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Working Conditions/Schedule

The student employee may be required to work up to an approximate 24 hours per week.

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date: 2026-07-10