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Oregonstate

Research Technical Assistant

Corvallis, OR · On-site

$38K - $45K/yr

The two Research Technical Assistants will join a Research Group in the Department of Horticulture at OSU working on functional genomics and gene editing technology in winegrapes. Under the direct ...

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Horticulture Manager

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This position provides technical expertise, training, quality assurance, and operational support to ... Collaborate with irrigation teams to promote water-efficient landscape management. * Assist in ...

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Horticulture Manager

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JLL

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Seattle, WA · On-site

As a Horticulture Program Administrator at JLL, you'll play a vital role in supporting the ... and assist with purchasing and event planning * Ability to professionally present technical ...

City of Fort Wayne

$14 - $18.25/hr

Key Responsibilities * Assist with mowing, trimming, mulching, pruning, planting, and weeding ... Valid Indiana Driver's License Technical Skills & Knowledge * Familiarity with hand and power tools

Paradise Landscaping

Horticulture Team Member

Shelby, NC · On-site

$16 - $24/hr

This field position, reporting to the president or assistant, may lead a small team (1-2 additional ... Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and technical data. * Communicate property conditions ...

Paradise Landscaping

Horticulture Team Member

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Paradise Landscaping

Horticulture Team Member

Shelby, NC · On-site

$16 - $24/hr

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Paradise Landscaping

Horticulture Team Member

Shelby, NC · On-site

This field position, reporting to the president or assistant, may lead a small team (1-2 additional ... Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and technical data. Communicate property conditions ...

Paradise Landscaping

Horticulture Team Member

Shelby, NC · On-site

$16 - $24/hr

This field position, reporting to the president or assistant, may lead a small team (1-2 additional ... Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and technical data. * Communicate property conditions ...

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Research Technical Assistant

Corvallis, OR • On-site

Oregonstate
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$38K - $45K/yr

Part-time

Posted 29 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Perform Golden Gate cloning of transgenic cassettes and assist with genotyping and phenotyping transformants

  • Maintain plant tissue culture, propagate plant material, and prepare culture media for plants and bacteria

  • Assist with routine laboratory tasks such as performing Real-Time PCR and supporting research activities

Job description

Department:Special Instructions to Applicants:

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:


  • A CV
  • A Research Statement

For additional information please contact: Laurent Deluc at delucl@oregonstate.edu


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.

Note:All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) undergraduate student part-time (a maximum of 15 hours per week) in Plant Molecular and Genetic Engineering for the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University (OSU).

The two Research Technical Assistants will join a Research Group in the Department of Horticulture at OSU working on functional genomics and gene editing technology in winegrapes. Under the direct supervision of a Research Associate and a PhD student, the two assistants will develop a series of transgenic cassettes via Golden Gate cloning for Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation, select transgenic plants, maintain plant tissue culture, and assist with genotyping and phenotyping transformants.

The Undergraduate Student Technical Assistant performs routine to complex technical tasks in support of research or administrative work which includes laboratory, green house, field plot, data collection, simple analysis, or the care and maintenance of animals.

Position Duties:

  • Perform Golden Gate cloning of transgenic cassette

  • Perform Real-Time PCR

  • Propagate plant tissue material in tissue culture conditions

  • Prepare culture media for plants and bacteria

  • Contribute to common tasks in the lab

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 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 theOffice of International Services(OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Required Qualifications:

  • Plant Molecular Biology

  • Experience with cloning techniques

  • experience with basic plant molecular biology

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Plant Biology

  • Plant tissue propagation

  • trained to work in sterile conditions

Working Conditions/Schedule:A minimum of 10 hours per weekSalary Range:Anticipated Start Date:2026-08-24Anticipated End Date:2027-09-01

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