Student Part-Time Forest Biotechnology Lab Assistant

Oregon State University; Norwalk (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University is seeking student technical assistants for the Forest Biotechnology Laboratory within the Forest Ecosystems and Society department. Positions are part-time (up to 24 hours per week) with training provided and opportunities to work in a laboratory, greenhouse, or field setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab duties, data collection, and basic molecular biology support, with a focus on developing essential career-readiness skills in communication, critical thinking,

Qualifications

• Must be academically enrolled and pursuing a program or course of study.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct work independently.
• Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Responsibilities

• General laboratory maintenance: bulk media preparation, washing dishes, plant care, lab cleaning, autoclaving, tissue propagation, and related tasks.
• Research support: data collection/entry, plant tissue propagation, bulk media prep, basic molecular biology.
• Work primarily in the lab with potential duties in greenhouse or field as needed.

Skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Independent work

Diversity commitment

Education

Currently enrolled student

Job description

Oregon State University is seeking student technical assistants for the Forest Biotechnology Laboratory within the Forest Ecosystems and Society department. Positions are part-time (up to 24 hours per week) with training provided and opportunities to work in a laboratory, greenhouse, or field setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab duties, data collection, and basic molecular biology support, with a focus on developing essential career-readiness skills in communication, critical thinking,