Lab & Field Technician – Insect Rearing

Oregon State University; Norwalk (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University in the North Willamette region seeks a part-time Biological Sciences Technician 1 for the NWREC. The role supports lab and field research under supervision, performing data entry, insect rearing, and routine lab tasks to advance hazelnut/tree fruit projects.

The position is approximately 20 hours per week, lasts about one year, and requires basic biology coursework with proficiency in MS Office. Outdoor work and accurate data handling are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with data management and data entry.
• Two years of college-level coursework in biology or natural resources or equivalent training/experience.

Responsibilities

• Lab work
• Insect rearing
• Field work
• Data entry
• Data collection

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Two years of college-level courses in biology-related field

Job description

Oregon State University in the North Willamette region seeks a part-time Biological Sciences Technician 1 for the NWREC. The role supports lab and field research under supervision, performing data entry, insect rearing, and routine lab tasks to advance hazelnut/tree fruit projects.

The position is approximately 20 hours per week, lasts about one year, and requires basic biology coursework with proficiency in MS Office. Outdoor work and accurate data handling are essential.