Position Information
* Job Title: iLab Technical Assistant
* Appointment Type: Student Employee
* Job Location: Newport
* Position Appointment Percent: 100
* Appointment Basis: 12
* Pay Method: Hourly
* Pay Period: 16th - 15th of the following month
* Pay Date: Last working day of the month
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Undergraduate Technical Assistant for the Hatfield Marine Sciences Center at Oregon State University (OSU).
The iLab Assistant is a combination of learner, designer, builder and mentor. The student will focus on the engineering and design associated with the study of the marine world, developing and building a new project idea or one proposed by the iLab Manager. Examples of project ideas include: low-cost customizable camera architecture, calibration of the additive manufacturing capabilities of the iLab including developing operational envelopes for a broad range of materials, development of a remotely operated 3D printer, design and development of systems in solid models, first-stage development of in-water testing systems, and remote environmental monitoring systems. The Assistant will collaboratively work with other students and staff members on a variety of projects.
The student will work 40 hours per week during the summer term and will be provided housing on the HMSC campus.
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:
Communication, Critical Thinking, Technology, Career & Self-Development
Position Duties
* 50% Project innovator – work on design and development of projects within the lab
* 30% Lab technician – aid in the troubleshooting and completion of small projects in the lab
* 10% Lab and field testing – setup and conduct tests of systems within the lab
* 10% Lab maintenance – take on day to day jobs to keep lab operational
Qualifications
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
o High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
o Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
o Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
o Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
o 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
* Enrolled as an undergraduate in second year or more of study.
* Motivated, interested, outgoing and communicative.
* Able to work independently and as part of a team—open to new ideas and skills, ready to contribute ideas and thoughts.
* Positive attitude towards occasional long work days.
* Excited to design, develop and build under new and changing situations.
* Enthusiastic to work with and help mentor other students.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
* Hands on experience
* Marine science related field of study
* Experience conducting science in the field
* Experience with electronic prototyping (Arduino/ Raspberry Pi)
* Experience with additive manufacturing
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Employee will be required to work full time in summer.
Posting Information
* Posting Number: P12416SE
* Number of Vacancies: 1
* Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: 09/22/2025
* Anticipated Appointment End Date: 08/21/2026
* Posting Date: 09/01/2025
* Closing Date: 08/21/2026
Recruitment
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search: Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
* A Resume/Vita
* A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
For additional information please contact: Drummond Wengrove at drummond.wengrove@oregonstate.edu
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
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