Student Technical Assistant (Horticulture) Job at Oregon State University
Oregon State University Milton-Freewater, OR
$13.50 an hour
This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week) Technical Assistant for the Extension Service commercial horticulture program in Umatilla County at Oregon State University (OSU).
This program provides educational programming, applied research, and outreach serving the commercial horticulture industry (e.g., tree fruit, wine grapes, vegetables) in Milton-Freewater and Umatilla County.
The Student Research Assistant will be involved with the day-to-day field and lab research activities for several ongoing field experiments related to: vineyard cover crop evaluation; plant physiology and fruit composition effects of kaolin use in wine grapes; evaluation of established and novel green processing pea varieties; and surveys of insect and disease pests in orchards and vineyards.
Position Duties
This program provides educational programming, applied research, and outreach serving the commercial horticulture industry (e.g., tree fruit, wine grapes, vegetables) in Milton-Freewater and Umatilla County.
The Student Research Assistant will be involved with the day-to-day field and lab research activities for several ongoing field experiments related to: vineyard cover crop evaluation; plant physiology and fruit composition effects of kaolin use in wine grapes; evaluation of established and novel green processing pea varieties; and surveys of insect and disease pests in orchards and vineyards.
Assist with field and lab-based activities for ongoing horticultural research projects:
- Observe and record growth/phenology for vineyard and green pea research projects
- Conduct measurements of grapevine physiological function (e.g., gas exchange, water status) for vineyard projects
- Collect soil and plant tissue samples to submit for nutrient, disease, and pest status for all projects
- Deploy/monitor insect traps and record data for vineyard and orchard projects.
- Collect fruit samples in the field and conduct lab-based measurements of chemical composition for vineyard projects
Assist with analysis and publication of results for ongoing horticultural research projects:
- Data entry for field and lab-based measurements
- Assist with data analysis
- Draft summaries and reports on project results
- Help prepare text and figures for publication or presentation
Assist with additional tasks as they arise.
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:
http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-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 the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
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.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
- Experience with lab or field-based research
- Coursework in the biological, agricultural, natural, or related sciences with a lab component
- Great organization, time-management, and ability to work independently
- Good communication and problem solving skills
The student worker will work approximately 20 hours per week.
This position will require frequent outdoor work. The position is based in Milton-Freewater, OR, and will require frequent travel to field sites in the area.
This position will require frequent outdoor work. The position is based in Milton-Freewater, OR, and will require frequent travel to field sites in the area.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P09643SE
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
05/22/2023
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
03/14/2023
Full Consideration Date
05/19/2023
Closing Date
06/16/2023
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1. A Resume/Vita
2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
For additional information please contact:
Cody Copp:
cody.copp@oregonstate.edu
OSU is committed to the health of our local and global community. All employees and students are required to comply with the university’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Please visit
https://covid.oregonstate.edu/ for additional information about OSU’s plans for safety and success, as well as options for compliance with the vaccination program.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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.
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