MB 303 Student Teaching Assistant Fall 2026

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University is seeking thirteen Teaching Student Assistants for MB 303: General Microbiology Lab in Corvallis. The positions are part-time (up to 24 hours per week) and involve lab setup, supervision, and grading after FERPA training.

Successful applicants must be enrolled as students and meet OSU's academic standing and enrollment requirements. Ideal candidates will have strong communication, teamwork, and professional skills, and MB/BHS majors or related coursework may be

Qualifications

• Must be academically enrolled as a student and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet minimum enrollment standards for OSU student employment
• Undergraduate/Graduate student status required per term
• Graduate international students must maintain required credit hours per term

Responsibilities

• Set-up and clean-up of lab
• Supervise students during lab
• Check off in-class tasks
• Assist with grading of class assignments after FERPA training

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Professionalism

Education

Enrollment as student

Job description

Job Description

Department: Microbiology

Position: Teaching Student Assistant for MB 303: General Microbiology Lab.

This recruitment will be used to fill thirteen (13) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Teaching Student Assistant positions for the Department of Microbiology at Oregon State University (OSU).

Position Duties

• Set-up and clean-up of lab
• Supervise students during lab
• Check off in-class tasks
• Help with grading of class assignments, after FERPA training

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
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Professionalism

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* (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.)
• 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*
• Must have completed MB 303 with a C- or higher. 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

• Prior completion of MB 303 with a B- or higher.
• MB or BHS major.
• Current enrollment in MB 406.

Working Conditions / Schedule

Teaching laboratory environment.

Salary Range

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date

2026-09-16

Anticipated End Date

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• 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.
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statements

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.

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