Biological Science Research Technician 1 (Short-Term)

Department:North Willamette Research & Extension Center
Special Instructions to Applicants:
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
For additional information please contact:
Nik Wiman
nik.wiman@oregonstate.edu
503-678-1264
Job Summary:
This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (approximately 20-hours per week), short-term, Biological Sciences Technician 1 position for the North Willamette Research & Extension Center at Oregon State University (OSU). This position is anticipated to last approximately one year.
Work under the supervision of the program lead conducting a variety of tasks necessary to the functions of the laboratory and field research. Duties using computer software, collecting data, entering data, rearing insects, extensive lab work and other duties as needed. Contribute to a safe, respectful, and professional work environment and work collaboratively with fellow lab members. https://agsci.oregonstate.edu/nwrec/programs/hazelnuts-tree-fruits
Key Responsibility:
Lab work
Insect rearing
Field work
Data entry
Data collection
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Two years of college-level courses in Horticulture/Crop Science/Agronomy/Soil Science/Botany or other Biology/Natural Resources discipline; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Competence in Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word and PowerPoint Experience working on a farm.
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Preferred Qualifications:
Prior biological research technician experience for the hazelnut/orchards program.
Working Conditions/Schedule:Outdoor work is expected to be performed in all weather conditions.
Attention to detail.
Perform assigned tasks without close supervision
Capable of working outside and standing/walking for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift 25 lbs.
Work schedule will be as needed.
Salary Range:
$18.06 - $23.88
Anticipated Start Date:2026-10-12
Anticipated End Date:2027-10-12
When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.