Undergraduate Research Technician

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

Job summary

Oregon State University invites applications for a part-time Undergraduate Student Technical Assistant in the College of Forestry. The role supports research and administrative tasks across lab, field, and data activities, under mentorship through the MEP and SUGAR programs.

Hours are limited to 24 per week during term time, with potential for more during breaks; familiarity with data handling and lab procedures is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student employment supports research, lab, or field work with mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Meet with mentor to discuss progress and development goals.
• Conduct laboratory tasks: sample prep, tests, and documentation.
• Analyze data to identify patterns relevant to projects.
• Assist with report writing and maintain documentation.
• Enter and manage data in spreadsheets or databases.
• Collect field data, possibly outdoors in varying conditions.
• Maintain and operate research equipment safely.
• Drive OSU Motor Pool or university vehicles for fieldwork as needed.
• Demonstrate self-motivation and ability to work independently.

Skills

Laboratory work

Data analysis

Report writing

Data entry

Field data collection

Independent work

Job description

Oregon State University invites applications for a part-time Undergraduate Student Technical Assistant in the College of Forestry. The role supports research and administrative tasks across lab, field, and data activities, under mentorship through the MEP and SUGAR programs.

Hours are limited to 24 per week during term time, with potential for more during breaks; familiarity with data handling and lab procedures is beneficial.