Oregon State University-posted 3 months ago
$15 - $21/Yr
Part-time • Intern
Corvallis, OR
Educational Services

This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Undergrad Technical Assistant for the Hatfield Marine Sciences Ctr 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 and 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.

  • Work on design and development of projects within the lab (50%)
  • Aid in the troubleshooting and completion of small projects in the lab (30%)
  • Setup and conduct tests of systems within the lab (10%)
  • Take on day to day jobs to keep lab operational (10%)
  • 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
  • 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
  • Hands on experience
  • Marine science related field of study
  • Experience conducting science in the field
  • Experience with electronic prototyping (Arduino/raspberry pi)
  • Experience with additive manufacturing
  • Housing provided on the HMSC campus during the summer term
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