iLab Technical Assistant
Oregon State University
IT
USD 15.05-21.5 / hour
Posted on Sep 1, 2025
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 |
| Remote or Hybrid option? | |
| Min Hourly Rate | $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro) |
| Max Hourly Rate | $21.50 (Standard); $19.50 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro) |
| Position Summary | This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Undergrad Technical Assistant for the Hatfield Marine Sciences Ctr 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 ad staff members on a variety of projects. The student will work 40 hours per week of the course of 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 |
| Minimum Qualifications | Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
*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. |
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| Preferred (Special) Qualifications |
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| Working Conditions / Work Schedule | Employee will be required to work full time in summer. |
Posting Detail 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 |
| Full Consideration Date | 09/05/2025 |
| Closing Date | 09/05/2025 |
| 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: 1. A Resume/Vita 2. 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. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. |