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Research Assisstant - TallWood Design Inst. - Structural Wood Product Testing

Oregon State University

Oregon State University

Product, Design
USD 15.05-21.5 / hour
Posted on Dec 17, 2025
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Position Information
Job Title Research Assisstant - TallWood Design Inst. - Structural Wood Product Testing
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Corvallis
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 Undergraduate Research Assistant position for the TallWood Design Institute (TDI) at the A.A. Red Emmerson Advanced Wood Products Laboratory, an applied research, education, and testing facility on the Oregon State University (OSU).

This position provides technical lab support to and takes direction from the Laboratory Technician, Research Manager, and the Technical & Operations Manager.
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, & Professionalism.
Position Duties
  • Ensure lab facilities are clean and orderly.
  • Assist in the fabrication of wood products for testing or assembly.
  • Assist with storing and moving materials throughout the lab.
  • Assist in structural testing of materials and building systems.
  • Assist with erecting and dismantling large test setups.
  • Documentation of operations, and the collection of data for testing operations.
  • Manage data in Microsoft Excel, Matlab, or Python.
Minimum 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
    • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
    • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
    • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
    • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
    • 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
  • Student in good academic standing
  • Students must complete all employee and safety trainings required by the TallWood Design Institute and Oregon State University.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Must be able to work both independently and in team environments.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license
  • Physical Requirements:
  • Able to climb ladders, and work at heights.
  • Able to stand for long periods of time.
  • Able to work in a dusty, sometimes loud environment.
  • Must be able to work in a minimally conditioned space and occasionally work outdoors in the lab’s yard in inclement weather.
  • Must be able to work with and around chemicals, solvents and lubricants used in equipment maintenance
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
  • Experience using measuring tapes as well as hand and power tools, such as saws and drills.
  • Possesses an interest in manufacturing, construction, and structural testing processes.
  • Possesses a basic knowledge of wood products.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P12690SE
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 02/03/2026
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 12/15/2025
Full Consideration Date 01/14/2026
Closing Date 01/19/2026
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: Phil Mann at phillip.mann@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.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval
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