OVDL-Bacteriology/Parasitology Student Lab Assistant (WORK STUDY)
Job Description
Job Title
OVDL-Bacteriology/Parasitology Student Lab Assistant (WORK STUDY)Appointment Type
Student EmployeeJob Location
CorvallisPosition Appointment Percent
100Appointment Basis
12Pay Method
HourlyPay Period
16th - 15th of the following monthPay Date
Last working day of the monthMin 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 two part-time (a minimum of 10 hours per week and maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Laboratory Worker positions for the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Oregon State University (OSU).This position provides assistance to the operations of the bacteriology and parasitology laboratory sections.
This position involves handling of animal specimens and associated bacterial, fungal, and parasitic organisms.
Applicants for this position must have approved work-study program funding to be considered.
This position involves handling of animal specimens and associated bacterial, fungal, and parasitic organisms.
Applicants for this position must have approved work-study program funding to be considered.
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
Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Professionalism
Position Duties
- Making culture media
- Quality control of media and reagents
- Maintaining laboratory cleanliness
- Upkeep of databases and other clerical duties
- Operating laboratory equipment such as autoclaves, centrifuges, and biosafety cabinets.
- Plating animal tissues for culture or setting up fecal specimens for testing with minimal supervision once trained.
Minimum 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 standard
- High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
- Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
- Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
- Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
- Graduate 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.
Additional Required Qualifications
- Sciences major
- Ability to lift 25lbs unassisted
- Ability to stand/ work on one’s feet for an extended period of time
- Manual dexterity and color vision
- Tolerance of noxious odors and biohazardous specimens
- Strict adherence to established protocols
- Excellent communication skills, adaptability, and attention to detail
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.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
- Microbiology, Animal Science or closely related major
- General laboratory experience
- Familiarity with medical terminology
- Proficiency with Excel and other computing programs
- Completion of the OSU EH&S Laboratory Safety course and Animal Handler Safety Awareness training and quiz
Posting Number
P12566SENumber of Vacancies
2Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
11/17/2025Posting Date
10/20/2025Full Consideration Date
11/10/2025Closing Date
11/03/2025Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / Work Study - open to qualified/eligible Work Study students onlySpecial 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: Stephanie Putz at stephanie.putz@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
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