Innovation Lab Assistant

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: about 11 hours ago
Location: Newport News, VIRGINIA
Deadline: 01 May 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Job Title Innovation Lab 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 $14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $21.00 (Standard); $20.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill two Innovation Lab Assistant positions for Hatfield Marine Science 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 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.
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: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

  • 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
  • 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.
  • Proficient in English
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
  • Hands on experience
  • Machine shop experience
  • Working knowledge of CAD software
  • Experience with electronic prototyping (Arduino/raspberry pi)
  • Experience with additive manufacturing
Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P10953SE
Number of Vacancies 2
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/17/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date 08/23/2024
Posting Date 04/10/2024
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 05/01/2024
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
3. Along with application materials please submit a single page write up of a past completed project demonstrating creativity and problem solving skills. In write up please describe the reason for the project and major hurdles which were overcome in the course of the project. Please use this as a way to demonstrate hobbies or extracurricular skills as they pertain to prototype design and development.
For additional information please contact: Drummond Wengrove at [email protected].

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

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