Student Assistant 2 -Research Operations

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking a Student Assistant 2 in Research Operations to support field operations, data and sample collection, and record keeping for FAES | Research Operations Administration-JM. The role involves coordinating activities for other student employees, providing excellent customer service, and assisting with greenhouse operations, livestock care, and equipment maintenance.

Scheduled hours are 10 per week for a temporary period May through September 2026, with a first shift

Responsibilities

• Moderate responsibilities requiring good judgement and professionalism; coordinate activities for other student employees.
• Assist with data collection, record keeping and computer data entry.

Job description

Job Title

Student Assistant 2 -Research Operations

Department

FAES | Research Operations Administration-JM

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will be moderate and less routine and will require responsibility and good judgement. May coordinate activities for other student employees. Requires providing excellent customer service, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a professional environment. Requires previous experience and knowledge or skill in student assistant role. Represent the department and the university with the highest degree of integrity applying OSU mission and shared values.

Assists agricultural operations staff with field operations to establish, maintain and harvest crops research, or greenhouse operations. Other duties may include assisting with livestock husbandry and animal care. Assists with grounds and facilities maintenance, fence repairs, and equipment repairs. Operates agricultural machinery including mowers and grounds equipment; cleans and maintains work areas and other duties as assigned.

Assists with data and sample collection, record keeping and computer data entry.

Additional Information

Estimated timeframe of position May through September 2026

Location

Eastern ARS Unit 1 - Barn (0707)

Position Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours

10

Shift

First Shift

Background Check

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Legal Statement

As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216 , Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.