Wave Lab Student Technical Assistant

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

• A Resume
• A Cover Letter

For additional information please contact: Rebekah Miller at

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

This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check possess and maintain a current valid drivers license in their state of residence be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard ) as per OSU Standard et seq.

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 eight part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Wave Lab Student Technical Assistant for the College of Engineering Hinsdale Wave Lab School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Oregon State University (OSU).

OSU and the college are committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees.

Position Duties:

• Work in the Wave Research Laboratory in the planning preparation instrumentation execution recovery and cleanup of physical model tests of coastal processes and studies of wave-structure interaction in the Large Wave Flume and/or the Directional Wave Basin.
• Work in a semi-open environment subject to colder temperatures during the winter warm and humid conditions in the summer.
• Work near but at a safe distance from dusty and noisy tools forklifts overhead cranes and other vehicles.
• Use all manner of common wood and metal shop tools such as wrenches screwdrivers measuring tapes bolts hammers and data collection systems to address project goals.
• Drive OSU Motor Pool vehicles to pick up/drop off materials tools and models from other facilities and stores.
• Work comfortably near the water and may need to work in standing water of up to 1m deep.
• Safety training and protective gear are necessary and will be provided by the laboratory.

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 Teamwork Leadership Equity & Inclusion

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience working with hand tools
• Must be able to lift 25 kg

Additional Required Qualifications:

This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check possess and maintain a current valid drivers license in their state of residence be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard ) as per OSU Standard et seq.