CoE Innovation Labs Student Assistant (iLabs)

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

A Resume

A Cover Letter

For additional information please contact: Erin McDowell at

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability protected veteran and other protected status.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

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

This recruitment will be used to fill 4 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Innovation Labs Students for the College of Engineering at Oregon State University (OSU).

Position Duties

The CoE Innovation Labs Student Technical Assistant responsibilities include:

• Operate calibrate and maintain machines equipment and tools. Consult with full time staff to diagnose existing problems and assist in the generation of new solutions as appropriate.

• Under the guidance and advice of full-time staff develop and apply creative engineering solutions intended to facilitate improved shop operations and maintain a safe functional working environment.

• Advise iLabs users build connections with peers and other user groups and improve user experience through the application of thoughtful advice. Direct users toward appropriate solution(s) while maintaining a respectful and empowering environment.

• Support full-time Machinists with research prototyping and production jobs implementing strategies and techniques developed via trainings and co-work with other staff.

• Cooperate with full-time staff and other student workers to develop and implement shop layout and organizational solutions. Assist with relocation of large machines equipment and materials both manually and with mechanical assistance.

• Perform duties and tasks in support of the College of Engineering and its facilities under guidance from iLabs and/or College of Engineering Facilities staff.

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 this position students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

• Communication Critical Thinking Teamwork Technology Leadership Professionalism

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: be academically enrolled in a high school community college or university and pursuing a program or course of study

*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 theOffice of International Services(OIS) and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.