CBEE Lab Worker

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

OSU Oregon State University seeks a part-time Student Technical Assistant in the School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering (CBEE). You will support laboratory operations, assist with data collection, and contribute to experiments and publications.

Duties are assigned by the supervisor and may include research tasks across topics depending on funding needs. The role emphasizes hands-on learning, safety training, and teamwork, with flexible hours up to 24 per week.

Qualifications

• Complete safety training.
• Protection gear is provided by the lab.
• College of Engineering major
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Desire to be involved in hands-on research
• Team player

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical lab tasks including reactions, analyses, instrument operation and cleanup.
• Prepare samples for testing and manage data/experiment analysis.
• Assist with report writing and presentations to project audiences.
• Support lab set-up, maintenance and chemical purchasing as needed.
• Use lab equipment and data collection systems to address project goals.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Teamwork

Hands-on research

Education

College of Engineering major

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Department: ECB Special Instructions to Applicants:

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

• A Resume/Vita
• A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position

For additional information please contact: Jennifer Moore at [e-mail]

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

Job Description:

Duties to be determined by supervisor and may include book reviews and publication research, experimentation in a laboratory setting, laboratory set-up and maintenance, data collection and analysis, and other related tasks. Other duties are performed specific to the funding and research topic.

Duties may include, but are not limited to: Work in a chemical laboratory performing chemical reactions, chemical analyses, instrument operation, general cleanup duties, chemical purchasing, report and publication writing and presentations to various audiences depending on the project. Computer modeling Work with hazardous chemicals and/or materials as needed, depending on the project. Prepare samples for testing. Manage data and experiment analysis Use all manner of common lab equipment, such as microscopes, scales, measurement devices, testing machines, power saws, and data collection systems to address project goals.

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 hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below: Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, and Technology.

Qualifications:

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-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.)

Required Qualifications:

• Complete safety training.
• Protection gear is necessary and provided by the laboratory.
• College of Engineering major
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Desire to be involved in hands-on research
• Team player

Preferred Qualifications:

• Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Bioengineering major with a Chemistry background.
• Experience working with hand tools.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

This recruitment will be used to fill multiple part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Technical Assistant positions for the School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering (CBEE) at Oregon State University (OSU). These positions are based on lab group needs and vary from 3-20 hours per week, depending on the workload and assignment. Information on the various research groups and their area(s) of focus can be found from our faculty directory, located here: https://engineering.oregonstate.edu/CBEE/About/People.

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date: 2026-07-13

Anticipated End Date: 2027-06-30

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

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Total Rewards Package:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life.
• OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

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