Work-Study Lab Assistant – Molecular & Cancer Biology

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

Job summary

OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness. in Corvallis is seeking a part-time Work Study Lab Assistant for the molecular and cancer biology laboratory at Oregon State University. The role is on-campus with duties including preparation of reagents, stocking supplies, and following safety SOPs.

As a Work Study student, you will support ongoing research activities and develop essential career-readiness skills such as critical thinking and teamwork, with anticipated start date of 2026-10-15.

Qualifications

• Current student status required and eligibility for federal work study.
• Must meet minimum enrollment standards per OSU policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and organization of laboratory reagents, solutions, buffers, and materials.
• Restock common laboratory supplies and maintain inventories.
• Prepare supplies needed for ongoing research experiments.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and SOPs; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Professionalism

Career & Self Development

Education

Enrollment as a student (high school/college/university)

Job description

OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness. in Corvallis is seeking a part-time Work Study Lab Assistant for the molecular and cancer biology laboratory at Oregon State University. The role is on-campus with duties including preparation of reagents, stocking supplies, and following safety SOPs.

As a Work Study student, you will support ongoing research activities and develop essential career-readiness skills such as critical thinking and teamwork, with anticipated start date of 2026-10-15.