Student Research Technician: Soil Lab & Field Irrigation

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

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.