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Biological Sciences Research Technician 3: Dryland Farmer & Mechanic

Oregon State University

Oregon State University

Department: Columbia Basin Exp Sta (ACB)

Appointment Type: Classified Staff

Job Location: Moro

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range:

Job Summary:

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Biological Sciences Research Technician 3 position for the Columbia Basin Agricultural Research Center (CBARC ) at Oregon State University (OSU ).

This position will be located in Moro, Oregon.
This Biological Sciences Research Technician 3 position supports the Columbia Basin Agricultural Research Center (CBARC ) at Oregon State University (OSU ) in Moro, Oregon.

The Columbia Basin Agricultural Research Center (CBARC , or Center) serves the research and development needs for dryland crop production in eight counties of northeastern and north central Oregon.

CBARC is composed of the Pendleton Station in Adams and the Sherman Station, in Moro. Center scientists conduct research at each station and many off-station locations. The CBARC staff typically includes 18 permanent and up to 12 temporary employees. Research at the Sherman Station is conducted by up to 10 scientists of different disciplines from CBARC , Corvallis campus, and the USDA – ARS at Pendleton and Pullman, WA.

This position supports the research and extension missions of CBARC by conducting farm and research plot operations, as well as outreach activities. The incumbent provides the necessary expertise and labor to help with the initiation of field studies, to prepare and maintain fields for use in an array of specialized research projects and to gather data as requested throughout the growing season. The incumbent will serve on CBARC committees (Safety, Field Day, Special Events, etc.), and assists with the purchase of equipment, vehicles, and supplies. The person in this position functions relatively

independently, and carries a high level of decision-making responsibility for the Sherman Station. The direct supervisor (the Center Operations Coordinator) is located at the Pendleton Station, approximately 140 miles away. This position is also required to assist the Center Operations Coordinator with operations at the Pendleton Station, as well as attend meetings, etc. at this location.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

50% Research Project Facilitation
15% Pesticide and Fertilizer Application
30% Equipment and Facilities
5% Travel

What You Will Need

Three additional years of experience related to the area of assignment at the Biological Science Research Technician 2 level may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree.

Additional required minimum qualifications:

• Experience in field crop planting/maintenance and equipment maintenance/repair. Ability to operate farm equipment.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and resolve problems without direct supervision.
• Possess or ability to obtain the appropriate Oregon Pesticide Applicator’s License within six (6) months of being appointed.
• Commitment to working collaboratively in a diverse working environment.
• Demonstrated professional communication skills (verbal and written).
• Demonstrated excellence in teamwork.
• Ability and willingness to apply/implement/follow/initiate Federal and State regulations as well as OSU policies.

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 University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Welding experience.
• Ability to operate and maintain research tools used in, setting up field trials, observations, collecting data, and collecting soil and tissue samples for analyses.
• Prior construction experience.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Position requires working outdoors throughout the year when conditions may be hot, cold, windy, dusty, or otherwise unpleasant, periodic climbing and walking over irregular surfaces or terrain, and the ability to work at odd hours, any day of the week or year, in all kinds of weather and working conditions to assure that CBARC objectives are met. Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm but flexibility is available. Driving and travel between the Sherman and Pendleton stations is required.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.

Cover letters are optional for this position and will not be used for evaluating your qualifications.

Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).

PLEASE NOTE : If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.

Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.

For additional information please contact:
Kyle Harrison
Kyle.Harrison@oregonstate.edu
541-571-2972

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. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If 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 https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks website including the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/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.

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