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Department:Special Instructions to Applicants:

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

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) Please upload your preferred location: Klamath, or Union County

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact:

Tami Brown

tami.brown@oregonstate.edu

541-737-4513

Job Summary:

This recruitment will be used to fill two part-time (approximately 16-hours per week), seasonal (September - November) Biological Sciences Technician 1 positions for the Seed Lab in the Department of Crop & Soil Science at Oregon State University (OSU).

This position is located in Klamath Falls and Union County, Oregon.

This position will perform seasonal work in Klamath or Union County and adjacent area counties. This position is to primarily assist with the inspection of potato tubers during the harvest inspections (September through early November). The incumbent will also sample and tag seed lots in Klamath Basin or Union County area. Assisting with inspections of other crops such as mint and cereals, may be included on an intermittent basis.

Visit https://seedcert.oregonstate.edu/ to learn more about us!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspect Potato fields
• Choose which location to work Klamath or Union County
• Driving to remote field and storage facilities
• Lifting frequently and/or carry up to 50-100 pounds
• Outdoor exposure (sun, wind, rain, dust, etc)
• Work independently

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of college-level courses in (specific field of biological science); OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to locate and work in remote rural fields independently. Effective communication and organizational skills. Ability to interact and communicate successfully and inclusively, both in writing and verbally, with a broad and diverse audience in a professional, positive and friendly manner.

Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Experience with potato grade inspections, mint, or small grain crops for factors important to Seed Certification.

Experience working with local Ag Extension officials.

Familiarity and experience in potato production or inspections.

Geographical knowledge of the Klamath Basin or Union County areas in regards to location of remote fields and surrounding areas.

Working Conditions/Schedule:This position will perform seasonal work in Klamath or Union County and adjacent area counties. Work is performed independently, following pre-established guidelines, and for the most part, in remote outdoor fields with exposure to sun, wind, dust, low and high temperatures. This role regularly performs independently within the Klamath or Union County areas and involves extensive driving to remote field locations. Must have the ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally 100 pounds. Must be able to walk long distances over rough ground in windy, hot or cold conditions.Salary Range:Anticipated Start Date:2026-09-01Anticipated End Date:

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. If this position has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities and/or driving duties and 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 Background Checks website including the 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 employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.