Student Technical Assistant – Curtin Lab

Department: Food Science & Technology Special Instructions to Applicants: When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: ● A Resume ● A Cover Letter For additional information please contact: Chris Curtin at christopher.curtin@oregonstate.edu We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval Job Description: This recruitment will be used to fill 2 part-time (maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Technical Assistant positions for the Department of Food Science and Technology at Oregon State University (OSU). Performs research work in support of fermentation projects in the Curtin Laboratory. Position Duties Position duties to be determined by the hiring unit, but may include routine laboratory work, data gathering and analysis and other duties as assigned. • Research and outreach collaboration and related field work • Research will involve isolating yeast and bacteria from environmental samples, identification of isolates by polymerase chain reaction and fermentation experiments 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, Technology Qualifications: Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements • 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 standardHigh School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling programUndergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per termUndergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per termGraduate 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. Required • Interest in food/fermentation microbiology • The candidate must be able to communicate effectively in both written and oral English • Candidate must be able to work as part of a team and show a willingness to promote teamwork​​This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 yearsPreferred • Demonstratable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity Working Conditions/Schedule: • May include evening and weekend hours. • May require walking, standing, bending and stooping for extended periods. • May require working with or around chemicals, caustic compounds, or hazardous materials used in research. Salary Range: Anticipated Start Date: 2026-09-16 Anticipated End Date: