What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Biological Science Research Technician 1: Field Technician position at Oregon State University?
Position Details
Position Information
Department Fisheries and Wildlife (AFW)
Classification Title Temp Bio Sci Research Tech 1
Job Title Temporary Biological Science Research Technician 1: Field Technician
Appointment Type Temporary Staff
Job Location Molalla
Benefits Eligible Not benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Employment Category Temporary
Job Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill three full-time Temporary Biological Science Research Technician 1 positions for the Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences at Oregon State University ( OSU ). This position will be located in Molalla, Oregon.
The position will assist in scientific research in the northern Oregon Coastal Range. This work focuses on surveying for stream associated amphibians including Columbia torrent salamander (Rhyacotriton kezeri), southern torrent salamander (Rhyacotriton variegatus), coastal giant salamander (Dicamptodon tenebrosus), Cope’s giant salamander (Dicamptodon copei) and coastal tailed frog (Ascaphus truei).
Responsibilities include field work/surveying and data management throughout the 12-week summer season (June 9 – Aug. 29, 2025). Field surveys consist of daily sampling trips to sites located on private timberlands in the northern Coast Range of Oregon. Sites will be in managed forest stands below 3,000ft elevation and vary in forest stand age. Sampling will consist of manual searches for amphibians in headwater and low order streams, overturning objects such as rocks, woody debris, and searching under vegetative cover. This position requires working in uneven terrain and searching at ground level and in streams for extended periods, regardless of weather conditions.
Field gear and housing is included. Each workweek on average will consist of four 10hr days (usually Monday-Thursday), including a mix of time in the field, data management, and equipment upkeep. Some days will require significant travel time to field sites.
College of Agricultural Sciences faculty are committed to enhancing student success by engaging students in quality academic, research, internships, global studies, and other experiential learning opportunities. Positions with primary responsibility for Extension and outreach are likewise committed to learner success through programming appropriate for diverse audience. There is an expectation that, as part of your role in the college, you embody and advance the principles and practices conveyed in the CAS CARE Commitment document.
FWCS is an academic unit that reports to the College of Agricultural Sciences. The Department is composed of approximately 300 staff, including academic faculty, research assistants, classified staff, graduate students, and temporary staff. Over $8 million of externally funded grants and contracts are received each year in support of science focused on basic ecological research, conservation, and sustainable use of fish and wildlife and their habitats. The Department is the largest in the College of Agricultural Sciences, with over 1000 students in 8 degree and certificate programs, including one Bachelor of Science degree, five graduate degrees, and two graduate certificates.
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 :
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 comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
Key Responsibilities
Field work (70%)
Two years of college-level courses in (specific field of biological science); OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
What You Will Need
two years of college-level courses in Fisheries and Wildlife, Ecology, Biology, Zoology, or related field; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Additional Minimum Qualifications:
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
Each workweek on average will consist of four 10hr days (usually Monday-Thursday). Field surveys consist of daily sampling trips to sites located on private timberlands in the northern Coast Range of Oregon. All field gear and field housing will be provided. Sites will be in managed forest stands below 3,000ft elevation and vary in forest stand age. Sampling will consist of manual searches for amphibians in headwater and low order streams, overturning objects such as rocks, woody debris, and searching under vegetative cover. This position requires working in uneven terrain and searching at ground level and in streams for extended periods, regardless of weather conditions.
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Min Salary $16.94
Max Salary $22.40
Link To Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/166520
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P05200CT
Number of Vacancies 3
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/09/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date 08/29/2025
Posting Date 03/24/2025
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 03/31/2025
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
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:
Tiffany Garcia
tiffany.garcia@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.
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 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 .
Position Information
Department Fisheries and Wildlife (AFW)
Classification Title Temp Bio Sci Research Tech 1
Job Title Temporary Biological Science Research Technician 1: Field Technician
Appointment Type Temporary Staff
Job Location Molalla
Benefits Eligible Not benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Employment Category Temporary
Job Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill three full-time Temporary Biological Science Research Technician 1 positions for the Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences at Oregon State University ( OSU ). This position will be located in Molalla, Oregon.
The position will assist in scientific research in the northern Oregon Coastal Range. This work focuses on surveying for stream associated amphibians including Columbia torrent salamander (Rhyacotriton kezeri), southern torrent salamander (Rhyacotriton variegatus), coastal giant salamander (Dicamptodon tenebrosus), Cope’s giant salamander (Dicamptodon copei) and coastal tailed frog (Ascaphus truei).
Responsibilities include field work/surveying and data management throughout the 12-week summer season (June 9 – Aug. 29, 2025). Field surveys consist of daily sampling trips to sites located on private timberlands in the northern Coast Range of Oregon. Sites will be in managed forest stands below 3,000ft elevation and vary in forest stand age. Sampling will consist of manual searches for amphibians in headwater and low order streams, overturning objects such as rocks, woody debris, and searching under vegetative cover. This position requires working in uneven terrain and searching at ground level and in streams for extended periods, regardless of weather conditions.
Field gear and housing is included. Each workweek on average will consist of four 10hr days (usually Monday-Thursday), including a mix of time in the field, data management, and equipment upkeep. Some days will require significant travel time to field sites.
College of Agricultural Sciences faculty are committed to enhancing student success by engaging students in quality academic, research, internships, global studies, and other experiential learning opportunities. Positions with primary responsibility for Extension and outreach are likewise committed to learner success through programming appropriate for diverse audience. There is an expectation that, as part of your role in the college, you embody and advance the principles and practices conveyed in the CAS CARE Commitment document.
FWCS is an academic unit that reports to the College of Agricultural Sciences. The Department is composed of approximately 300 staff, including academic faculty, research assistants, classified staff, graduate students, and temporary staff. Over $8 million of externally funded grants and contracts are received each year in support of science focused on basic ecological research, conservation, and sustainable use of fish and wildlife and their habitats. The Department is the largest in the College of Agricultural Sciences, with over 1000 students in 8 degree and certificate programs, including one Bachelor of Science degree, five graduate degrees, and two graduate certificates.
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 cultural resource centers 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
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 comprehensive benefits package 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.
Key Responsibilities
Field work (70%)
- Perform stream habitat surveys, data collection on habitat characteristics, and salamander handling, ID, and processing.
- Drive OSU motorpool vehicle to and from field sites.
- Work collaboratively with team members to ensure a safe and respectful work environment.
- Data entry and processing of data sheets from field surveys.
- Decontamination of boots and nets between sites
- Drying of equipment upon return from the field each night
- Repair of equipment that has been damaged during surveys.
Two years of college-level courses in (specific field of biological science); OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
What You Will Need
two years of college-level courses in Fisheries and Wildlife, Ecology, Biology, Zoology, or related field; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Additional Minimum Qualifications:
- Strong commitment to safety and attention to detail
- Ability to climb steep slopes, lift objects, and search at ground and water level for extended periods of time
- Ability to drive 4×4 vehicle and safely navigate active logging roads and forest service roads
- Commitment to working professionally and inclusively with people from all backgrounds as part of an ecological research team
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
- Interest in amphibian life history and habitat use
- Live experience, education, or training that broadens capacity to impact underserved audiences
Each workweek on average will consist of four 10hr days (usually Monday-Thursday). Field surveys consist of daily sampling trips to sites located on private timberlands in the northern Coast Range of Oregon. All field gear and field housing will be provided. Sites will be in managed forest stands below 3,000ft elevation and vary in forest stand age. Sampling will consist of manual searches for amphibians in headwater and low order streams, overturning objects such as rocks, woody debris, and searching under vegetative cover. This position requires working in uneven terrain and searching at ground level and in streams for extended periods, regardless of weather conditions.
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Min Salary $16.94
Max Salary $22.40
Link To Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/166520
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P05200CT
Number of Vacancies 3
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/09/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date 08/29/2025
Posting Date 03/24/2025
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 03/31/2025
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
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:
Tiffany Garcia
tiffany.garcia@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.
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 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 .
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