Student Data & Systems Technician for Agricultural Research

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

Job summary

Oregon State University’s AgCEDS team in Corvallis is seeking a part-time Student Data & Systems Technician to support data pipelines, dashboards, and cloud infrastructure. Work up to 24 hours per week on live projects, gaining hands-on experience in agricultural research and tech.

As a current student, you will assist with data management, basic coding tasks, and documentation, collaborating with faculty to advance research efforts across OSU programs.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 40%: Clean, organize, and maintain research data pipelines and databases used across AgCEDS projects (e.g., REDCap-based sensory research data). Assist with data entry, quality checks, and documentation for ongoing field research projects.
• 30%: Help build and maintain simple web tools and dashboards that faculty researchers use to view and manage project data.
• 20%: Support basic cloud infrastructure monitoring and maintenance for AgCEDS-hosted applications and dashboards. Provide general technical support to the AgCEDS team on small coding, automation, and IT tasks as assigned.
• 10%: Document processes and maintain clear records of project configurations and troubleshooting steps. Collaborate with AgCEDS staff and faculty partners to understand data and technology needs.

Job description

Oregon State University’s AgCEDS team in Corvallis is seeking a part-time Student Data & Systems Technician to support data pipelines, dashboards, and cloud infrastructure. Work up to 24 hours per week on live projects, gaining hands-on experience in agricultural research and tech.

As a current student, you will assist with data management, basic coding tasks, and documentation, collaborating with faculty to advance research efforts across OSU programs.