NPIC/PSEP Hiring for TWO full-time positions!

The National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) and the OSU Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) are welcoming two new team members this February! Spanish fluency is required for one of the two positions. 

Did you know disinfectants, bug repellents, and many pet flea treatments are pesticides? Not familiar with pesticides? Learn more here! http://npic.orst.edu/ 

As a Pesticide Specialist, you’ll dig into the science to answer technical questions for both the general public and professionals about pesticide risk. You’ll also develop educational resources like fact sheets, videos, infographics, or other presentations/publications. This is your opportunity to hone your skills as a science communicator! 

Minimum requirements include a B.S. degree in toxicology, environmental science/chemistry, biotechnology, agricultural sciences, public health, biology, soil science, microbiology, environmental science, or closely related scientific area (degree must include coursework in biochemistry, physiology, or equivalent).

Ful-time salary range: $42,000 – $44,000

Postings close: January 31, 2020 

To apply, visit:

Posting – Spanish fluency required: 

At the outset, this position will be supported equally by NPIC (50%) and PSEP (50%). See posting for more details.

Posting – Spanish fluency preferred but not required: 

This position will be supported by NPIC (100%). See posting for more details.

For questions, please contact amy.cross@oregonstate.edu