Temporary Biological Sciences Research Worker

Temporary Biological Sciences Research Worker

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.

Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).

PLEASE NOTE: If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.

Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.

For additional information please contact:

Janet Jones

janet.jones@oregonstate.edu

541-889-2174

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. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If 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.

Position Details

Position Information

Department

Malheur Exp Sta (AMA)

Classification Title

Temp Bio Science Research Worker

Job Title

Temporary Biological Sciences Research Worker

Appointment Type

Temporary Staff

Job Location

Ontario

Benefits Eligible

Not benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Employment Category

Temporary

Job Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Temporary Biological Science Research Worker position for the Malheur Experiment Station at Oregon State University (OSU). This position will be located in Ontario, Oregon.

This is a Temporary Biological Sciences Research Worker position for the Malheur Experiment Station. Malheur Experiment Station will be conducting several different research projects related to pest monitoring and pest management research in onion and potato crops during the summer growing season.

Most of the work will involve counting insects on plants and collecting samples on farms or field plots, assisting with setting up and monitoring laboratory tests, and entering data in spreadsheets. The work is predominantly outdoors.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

70% – Identify and count insects, collect samples in the field, and identify insects with a stereo-zoom dissecting microscope.

20% – Set and retrieve insect monitoring traps from commercial fields and identify and count pest and beneficial insects.

5% – Manage data sets, to include collecting, collating, and entering data into computers using spreadsheets and word processing technology.

5% – Assist with maintenance of field research instrumentation and plots and irrigation systems.

What We Require

Completion of the eighth grade or possess a GED certificate and the ability to frequently lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100.

What You Will Need

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 University Policy 05-030.

What We Would Like You to Have

Willingness to work outdoors.

Attention to detail.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

The typical schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm. Weekends and summer holidays may be required depending on research needs. Hours and days could vary depending on growing conditions. Most of the work is performed outdoors, often under adverse weather conditions (heat, cold, etc.)

Pay Method

Hourly

Pay Period

16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date

Last working day of the month

Min Salary

$18.06

Max Salary

$20.98

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/180153

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

P05654CT

Number of Vacancies

1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date

06/01/2026

Anticipated Appointment End Date

09/30/2026

Posting Date

05/18/2026

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date

05/25/2026

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search

Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.

Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).

PLEASE NOTE: If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.

Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.

For additional information please contact:

Janet Jones

janet.jones@oregonstate.edu

541-889-2174

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. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If 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.

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