Posted 3d ago

*INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY* Student Assistant - Pesticide Risk Assessment Support - Hybrid

@ University Enterprises, Inc.
Sacramento, California, United States
$18-$25/hrHybridPart Time, Temporary
Responsibilities:conduct searches, analyze data, collaborate team
Requirements Summary:Part-time student role; high school required; undergraduate science student; research experience; data analysis skills.
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Description

California's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), part of the California EPA, is seeking to hire a student assistant for an occupational health project. The student assistant will assist staff toxicologists with pesticide risk assessment by analyzing the activity patterns of farm workers, to better characterize their potential for pesticide exposure.

 

“Internal Candidates Only. External Candidates Will Not Be Considered."

Requirements

Conditions of

Employment

 

 

 

This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.

 

Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.

 

UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.

 

UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.

 

 

 

Prerequisites

 

 

 

Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (Fall, Spring and Winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list. To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf


Students must be enrolled in at least: six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students. 

Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.

 

 

 

Majors/Fields of Study

 

 

 

Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Environmental Toxicology.

 

 

 

Work Schedule

 

 

 

Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor. 

 

 

 

Additional Work Schedule

 

 

 

Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).

 

 

 

 

Compensation

 

 

 

$18.27-$24.62 per hour.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

 

 

  • Must complete each term with minimum unit requirements for Undergraduate and Graduate student classifications. Proof will be collected at the end of each Spring and Fall term.
  • Undergraduate science student with an interest in public health.
  • Scientific research experience.
  • Proficiency in analyzing data.

 

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

 

 

  • Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

 

 

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

 

 

  • Perform internet and database searches to locate agricultural job recruitment postings. 
  • Conduct data mining to gather and analyze information on farm worker activity patterns and fill data gaps. 
  • Develop and implement a program to automate the collection and analysis of data. 
  • Collaborate with staff scientists to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
  • Assist with preparation of a journal article and visualizations to present findings internally and submit for publication in an agricultural journal.

 

 

 

Physical Requirements

 

 

 

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.

 

 

 

Working Conditions

 

 

Work is performed in a hybrid environment. 

 

Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home.

 

 

Application Instructions

 

 

 

 

Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.

 

 

Apply by: May 5, 2026

 

 

“Internal Candidates Only. External Candidates Will Not Be Considered."

 

  

Summary

California's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) is the lead state agency for the assessment of health risks posed by environmental contaminants. OEHHA evaluates harmful chemicals and other environmental hazards to understand interconnected environmental health burdens faced by individuals and communities in California. This allows OEHHA to play a critical and unique role, providing independent analyses to inform science-based decision making.

 

For more information about OEHHA's various activities related to pesticides, please visit https://oehha.ca.gov/pesticides