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Job Opportunity: Weed Science Research Technician:Oregon State UniversityJob description:Weed Science Research TechnicianBookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.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 practice have prepared you for this position 3. Please email a brief cover letter and resume to Clint Mattox at clint.mattox@usda.gov to apply. For additional information Contact Us by: Alec Kowalewski at alec.kowalewski@oregonstate.edu 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 capability 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 prosperously 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. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Position DetailsPosition InformationJob Title Weed Science Research Technician Appointment Type Student Employee Job Location Corvallis Position Appointment Percent 100 Appointment Basis 12 Pay Method Hourly Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month Pay Date Last working day of the month Remote or Hybrid option? Min Hourly Rate $14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro) Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $18.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro) Position Summary This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Weed Science Research Technician for the Horticulture Department at Oregon State University (OSU). This position will consist of field and lab research at the Hyslop Research Farm which is located approximately 7 miles from the OSU Corvallis campus. This is a great opportunity to assist with USDA-ARS weed science research that focuses on finding solutions for weed management in grass seed production systems. Hired technicians will gain professional practice conducting field experiments and collecting data in weed science studies in grass seed production systems and will work independently as well as alongside USDA-ARS researchers. Position tasks Tasks will be varied and will likely include setting up and maintaining grass seed production trials (irrigation, hand weeding, etc.), collecting digital images of plants in grass seed fields, collecting plants or plant parts, processing samples, assisting researchers with running small-plot experiments and other tasks, assisting with equipment calibration, and assisting with collecting and entering research data. Detailed instructions will be provided for all tasks and work may need to be performed individually or as a member of a team. Minimum Qualifications Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requiremen ts » 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. Additional Required Qualifications Preferred (Special) Qualifications Working Conditions / Work Schedule Posting Detail Information Posting Number P11537SE Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 10/21/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/13/2025 Posting Date 09/27/2024 Full Consideration Date 10/07/2024 Closing Date 10/07/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students Special Instructions to candidates 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 practice have prepared you for this position 3. Please email a brief cover letter and resume to Clint Mattox at clint.mattox@usda.gov to apply. For additional information Contact Us by: Alec Kowalewski at alec.kowalewski@oregonstate.edu 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 capability 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 prosperously 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. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents» Resume » Cover LetterOptional Documents Skills:
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