Entry Level Lab Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Position Details
Position Information
Job Title
CBEE Lab Worker (AY25-26)
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
$14.70 (Standard); $13.70 (Non-Urban); $15.95 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate
$21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment is for a pooled position and will be used to fill multiple part-time (20 hours per week) undergraduate lab assistant positions for the School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering (CBEE) at Oregon State University (OSU). These positions are based on lab group needs, and vary from 3-20 hours per week depending on the work load and assignment.
Transferable Skill Development
Position Duties
100%: Duties to be determined by hiring unit/supervisor and may include book reviews and publication research, experimentation in a laboratory setting, laboratory set-up and maintenance, data collection and analysis, and other related tasks.
Other duties are performed specific to the funding and research topic. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Work in a chemical laboratory performing chemical reactions, chemical analyses, instrument operation, general cleanup duties, chemical purchasing, report and publication writing and presentations to various audiences depending on the project.
• Computer modeling
• Work with hazardous chemicals and/or materials as needed, depending on the project.
• Prepare samples for testing.
• Manage data and experiment analysis
• Use all manner of common lab equipment, such as microscopes, scales, measurement devices, testing machines, power saws, and data collection systems to address project goals.
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
• Attention to detail and knowledge of general lab procedures.
• Must be enrolled in a high school, community college, or university;
• Must be engaged in academic coursework and activities that are directed at obtaining a degree (as opposed to coursework taken for personal interest or enrichment)
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
• Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Bioengineering major with a Chemistry background
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Desire to be involved in hands-on research.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
If you have not yet match with a research faculty, please review information on the various research groups to see what areas of focus most interest you, and reach out to that PI. The faculty directory can be found here: https://engineering.oregonstate.edu/CBEE/About/People.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P12136SE
Number of Vacancies
25
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
06/16/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date
06/15/2026
Posting Date
05/12/2025
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date
05/30/2026
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:
• A Resume --Please clearly indicate your declared major and specific area of interest and/or concentration within CBEE/COE.
• A Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
For additional information please contact: Jennifer Moore at jennifer.moore@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.