Innovation Lab Assistant Bookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. 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 .
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. 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); $18.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Innovation Lab Assistant position for the Hatfield Marine Science Center at Oregon State University (OSU).
The hire will assist the Hatfield Marine Science Center Innovation Lab (iLab) Manager in project development in the iLab in the Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon. The student will focus on the development of software and hardware based tools for the development of a stereo camera system used by Oregon department of Fish and Wildlife for surveying fish population off our coast. The required prototype software and hardware will enable wireless connection to an underwater camera for configuration and system check when the camera is "on-deck". Extensive field testing and user engagement will inform the development of the tools to be created.
Position Duties 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. The Assistant will collaboratively work with other students ad staff members on a variety of projects.
The student will work up to 10 hours per week from a combination of remote and in lab work. Schedule to be determined based upon student availability.
50% Project innovator – work on design and development of projects within the lab
40% Lab and field testing – setup and conduct tests of systems within the lab
10% Lab technician – aid in the troubleshooting and completion of small projects in the lab
Minimum Qualifications Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:
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. Preferred (Special) Qualifications Background in computer science / electrical engineering Experience with electronic prototyping (Arduino/raspberry pi) Experience with Bluetooth or wifi prototyping Experience with additive manufacturing Working knowledge of CAD software Working Conditions / Work Schedule Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P10834SE
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 04/01/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date 06/14/2024
Posting Date 03/11/2024
Full Consideration Date 03/22/2024
Closing Date 03/29/2024
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
For additional information please contact: Drummond Wengrove at . 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.
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. Supplemental Questions
