Student Research Technician

OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Malheur Experiment Station at Oregon State University in Ontario, OR invites applications for a part-time Student Research Technician position (max 24 hours/week). You will collect soil, plant, and water samples, run lab tests, inspect fields, scout for weeds and pests, and assist with irrigation management, with data entry in Excel.

Applicants must be academically enrolled and meet enrollment requirements; prior lab or field experience is a plus.

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

• Collect soil, plant, and water samples for laboratory analysis
• Perform routine lab testing and analysis on collected soil and plant samples
• Conduct field inspections to monitor crop health and growth
• Field scouting for weeds and pests
• Implement and monitor irrigation systems
• Data entry in Excel and other programs

Skills

Willingness to work outdoors

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Enrollment as student

Tools

Excel

Job description

Department:

Malheur Experiment Station

Special Instructions to Applicants:

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• A Resume
• A Cover Letter

For additional information please contact: Udayakumar Sekaran at [e-mail]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check , possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note:All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill 1 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) student position for the Malheur Experiment Station at Oregon State University (OSU).

The Malheur Experiment Station is located in Ontario, OR. The student research technician performs routine to complex technical or specialized tasks in support of research and farm operations. Malheur Experiment Station will be conducting several different research projects related to soil fertility and irrigation management of row crops.

Position Duties

• Collect soil, plant, and water samples for laboratory analysis
• Perform routine lab testing and analysis on collected soil and plant samples
• Conduct field inspections to monitor crop health and growth
• Field scouting for weeds and pests
• Implement and monitor irrigation systems
• Data entry in Excel and other programs

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:

• Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Technology, Career & Self Development

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*
  • 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*

*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 theOffice of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

Required

• Willingness to work outdoors.
• This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check , possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Malheur Experiment Station (MES) is located in Ontario, OR. MES is a farm environment. The incumbent will be working both indoors and outdoors in fields.

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-10-02

Anticipated End Date: