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Oregon Clean Plant Center
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR, USA
USD 15.05-21.5 / hour
Posted on Oct 1, 2025
Position Information
| Job Title | Oregon Clean Plant Center |
|---|---|
| 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 | We are seeking a student to assist Oregon Clean Plant Center (OCPC) with plant production including tissue culture, and plant maintenance. The plant production area is located in the USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR facilities. The student technical assistant will primarily perform duties such as washing labware, autoclaving materials, taking inventories, plant tissue preparation for in vitro propagation, and general lab duties, plant maintenance in greenhouses and screenhouse. The student will communicate completion of tasks and results to the immediate supervisor. The student must be detail oriented and capable of following step-by-step instructions accurately. We are seeking a team player who is comfortable working independently and, in a group, and able to ask for help when needed. The student must be available to work during spring break and summer. The student must be willing to follow Standard Operation Protocol (SOPs) for APHIS regulated locations. The student must be eligible for authorization to work in a federal facility. Oregon Clean Plant Center is a member of National Clean Plant Network, working with elite clonal berry germplasm including blackberry, blueberry, raspberry and strawberry. OCPC is a program at the OSU Plant Clinic and the USDA/ARS. |
| 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 | Lab work- Tissue Culture (60%) General lab work: includes washing glassware, cleaning and organizing workspace, preparation of tissue culture media and stock solutions, sterilize equipment, aseptic work in a laminar flow hood and biocontainment hood, maintaining in vitro plant cultures, record keeping, data entry, explant initiations, and tissue preparation for micropropagation, communicate tasks completion to the immediate supervisor. Greenhouse work support (40%) Plant care (watering, fertilizing, weeding, pruning, flower removal, scout for pest and beneficial insect release), potting media preparation, pot washing, transplanting, autoclaving plant tissues as needed, graft indexing Fragaria and Rubus, record keeping. |
| 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 | You must be a student and have an interest in plant sciences, care about plants, have an excellent work ethic, and be willing to work under various environmental conditions (lab, greenhouse, and field). A willingness to learn new techniques/concepts and the ability to work with a scientific team. Good communication skills are required. The student must be able to reply to email messages to/from the supervisor and report task completion status. Coursework in and related fields is desirable – including, but not limited to: Tissue Culture, Plant Production, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Horticulture, Microbiology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology. |
| Preferred (Special) Qualifications | Experience with plant tissue culture, plant propagation and plant maintenance is preferred, although we are willing to train the right student. This is a great opportunity for motivated and curious students looking to get hands on training with techniques in tissue culture, plant propagation and maintenance, to learn from working researchers, and to solidify knowledge learned through coursework. Applicants:
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| Working Conditions / Work Schedule | Start immediately after the background check at USDA is approved. |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | P12486SE |
|---|---|
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Anticipated Appointment Begin Date | 10/15/2025 |
| Anticipated Appointment End Date | |
| Posting Date | 09/17/2025 |
| Full Consideration Date | 09/30/2025 |
| Closing Date | 10/15/2025 |
| 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: Cristian Olaya at olayac@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. |