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Department Horticulture (AHT)
Classification Title Bio Science Research Tech 1
Job Title Biological Sciences Research Technician 1: Entomology (Internal Employment Opportunity)
Appointment Type Classified Staff
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option? Employment Category Limited Duration
Job Summary This is an Internal Employment Opportunity This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Biological Sciences Research Technician 1 position for the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University (OSU). This is a limited duration appointment expected to last approximately one year from the appointment begin date. The position will assist with research in the Economic Entomology Program in the Horticulture Department at Oregon State University (OSU). Execution will be conducted in coordination with Vaughn Walton and other research leaders within the lab.
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• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
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Key Responsibilities 60% Trial execution Assist with conducting research experiments for research leaders in Walton Lab
- Help research leaders with marking sites/blocks where field experiments will take place.
- Flag the blocks/sites.
- Make notes and diagrams of the research sites.
- Collect samples weekly.
- (Samples include live or dead insects, blueberries, hazelnuts, and blackberries)
- Look through the samples.
- Gather data.
- Enter data in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
- Create data sheet in Microsoft Excel.
- Make necessary arenas for laboratory experiments.
- (Cutting containers and gluing mesh onto surfaces)
- Purchase necessary materials from Chem Store.
- Make required insect trapping solutions (sugar-yeast solution).
40% Insect colony, laboratory, and field maintenance Assist with rearing insect colony.
- Insect species include Spotted wing drosphila, stink bug, filbertworm, and mealybug.
- Rearing must be done three times per week (rearing includes changing food and water for insects as well as keeping the bug dorms clean)
- Buying ingredients to make insect-food diet from Co-Op
Laboratory Maintenance.
- Organize the laboratory and storages (putting materials in the correct storage areas)
- Doing dishes to keep the sinks and freezer free of dirty/used samples.
- Keep the floor of the laboratory clean by sweeping and mopping.
- Recycle boxes and plastics.
- Discard any old, dirty samples in the walk-in cold rooms.
- Keep up with maintenance of Motor Pool vehicles.
- (Notifying the research leaders of issues in the car and taking it to the Auto shop/Motor Pool for repair)
- Ship samples to other research institutes for testing.
- (Genetics and insecticide residue testing)
- Chemical inventory
Field Maintenance.
- Check on the status of crops at Lewis Brown
- (Crops include blueberries, hazelnuts, and cherries)
- Plant trees if needed.
- Irrigate trees when more irrigation is needed.
- Check irrigation pipes weekly basis.
- Mow the grass.
- Weeding.
- Spread sawdust in the blueberry rows.
- Flailing the rows of cherry and hazelnut blocks.
- Notify any issues in the crops at Lewis Brown to research leaders.
The employee will operate motor vehicle to research sites. Possible exposure to chemicals in laboratory and field.
Collaborate respectfully with research leaders and peers from diverse backgrounds during data collection and experimental setup.
What We Require Two years of college-level courses in (specific field of biological science); OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
What You Will Need Two years of college-level courses in chemistry, biology, soil science, microbiology, animal science, and agricultural science;
OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Additional Minimum Qualifications
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 University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
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.
Commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful research environment through equitable practices and collaborative teamwork.
What We Would Like You to Have - Have an experience working in an entomology laboratory.
- Knows how to distinguish different drosophila species.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule - The worker may be required to work up to an approximate 40 hours per week.
- Field work is conducted during summer and winter. Temperature during fieldwork can range anywhere between 0-100+ degrees F.
- The employee will operate motor vehicle to research sites
- Lift heavy boxes of samples/materials
- Set up cages over the blueberry bushes for trials
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 $23.88
Link to Position Description Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P05511CT
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 02/01/2026
Anticipated Appointment End Date 02/01/2027
Posting Date 01/14/2026
Full Consideration Date Closing Date 01/23/2026
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Internal
Special Instructions to Applicants This is an Internal Employment Opportunity 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 an
Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.
For additional information please contact:
Kyoo Rok Park
[click to reveal email address] kyoorok.park@oregonstate.edu [click to reveal phone number]541-360-9002
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
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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
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