Biological Science Research Technician 1 (Short-Term)

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

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. Responsibility:

• Lab work
• Insect rearing
• Field work
• Data entry
• Data collection

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.
• undefined

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior biological research technician experience for the hazelnut/orchards program.

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 OSUs Employee and Labor Relations team at .