CSS Lab Kit Assistant
Job Description
Job Title
CSS Lab Kit AssistantAppointment 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); $21.00 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) CSS Lab Kit Assistant position for Crop and Soil Science at Oregon State University(OSU).
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:
Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism
Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism
Position Duties
- Maintain consistency and organization while rolling, cutting, fastening, folding, stacking, labeling, and assembling kit items in preparation for packing.
- Proactively anticipate needs and prioritize action steps by maintaining inventory, monitoring progress toward goals, and noticing areas for improvement.
- Be accountable for team responsibilities and deliverables, maintaining attention to detail and to quality while assembling items into finished kits.
- Communicate and collaborate in a respectful and timely manner with others to maintain a safe workplace and accomplish team goals.
- Maintain a safe and welcoming workplace and be a good colleague by monitoring cleanliness and performing general cleanup tasks as needed.
- Demonstrate effective, independent work habits and act in the interest of the larger community and workplace.
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
- Ability to commit to a work schedule determined collaboratively with supervisor and team
- Ability to follow written instructions and follow direction provided by supervisor
- Attention to detail and organization skills
- Ability to work safely and respectfully as a team member
- Ability to work in a warehouse type environment (no A/C, some dust in air and on surfaces)
- Ability to walk up to 1 mile
- Ability to stand, twist, turn, bend, carry, and lift 10 lbs
- Interest in agriculture, ecology, soil science, and/or natural science education
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
- Crop and Soil Science major or minor
- Currently enrolled or previously completed the Ecampus CSS 205 course
- Current, valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
Posting Number
P12571SENumber of Vacancies
1Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
11/03/2025Anticipated Appointment End Date
06/12/2026Posting Date
10/15/2025Closing Date
10/26/2025Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible studentsSpecial Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
● A Resume demonstrating qualifications for this position
● A Cover Letter Statement of your interest in the position and how you meet the required and preferred qualifications
● Schedule or description of hours available to work (within the bounds of Mon-Fri: 8a-6p)
● Schedule or description of hours available to work (within the bounds of Mon-Fri: 8a-6p)
For additional information please contact: Megan Mobley at meg.mobley@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
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