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Aroma Hops Harvest Assistant
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR, USA
USD 15.05-21.5 / hour
Posted on Aug 6, 2025
Position Information
| Job Title | Aroma Hops Harvest Assistant |
|---|---|
| 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 | $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro) |
| Max Hourly Rate | $21.50 (Standard); $19.50 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro) |
| Position Summary | This recruitment will be used to fill seven part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) student technical assistant for the Crop and Soil Science at Oregon State University (OSU). Students will assist the aroma hops breeding program with harvesting and processing of experimental hop genotypes. |
| Transferable Skill Development | OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below: Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Professionalism, |
| Position Duties | Students will assist with harvesting of select hop genotypes using a mechanical hop picker, processing the samples (drying, packaging, etc.) for chemical and sensory analysis, and field clean-up once harvest is completed. |
| Minimum Qualifications | Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
*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 | Students will have an excellent opportunity to learn about collection of research data in a field setting, hops production in Oregon, sensory characteristics of desirable hop genotypes for the craft beer industry, and hands-on experience with diseases and pests in hop production. |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | P12341SE |
|---|---|
| Number of Vacancies | 7 |
| Anticipated Appointment Begin Date | 08/11/2025 |
| Anticipated Appointment End Date | 09/19/2025 |
| Posting Date | |
| Full Consideration Date | 08/19/2025 |
| Closing Date | |
| 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 For additional information please contact: Michael Townsend at shaun.townsend@oregonstate.edu We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. 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. |