Part-Time Wave Lab Student Technician – Coastal Engineering

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University in Corvallis invites applications for a Wave-Lab Student Technical Assistant in the Hinsdale Wave Lab, College of Engineering. This position supports testing of coastal processes, wave-structure interaction, and uses a range of shop tools.

You will work up to 24 hours per week in a semi-open lab environment, handle materials, drive OSU Motor Pool vehicles, and receive safety training.

Qualifications

• 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
• Undergraduate and post‑baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
• Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, instrument, execute, recover, and clean up physical model tests of coastal processes in the Large Wave Flume and Directional Wave Basin
• Work in a semi-open environment subject to colder temperatures in winter and warm, humid conditions in summer
• Operate common wood and metal shop tools to address project goals
• Drive OSU Motor Pool vehicles to pick up/drop off materials, tools and models
• Work near water and may work in standing water up to 1 m deep

Skills

Hand tools

Lift 25 kg

Education

High school student or enrolled in college

Job description

Oregon State University in Corvallis invites applications for a Wave-Lab Student Technical Assistant in the Hinsdale Wave Lab, College of Engineering. This position supports testing of coastal processes, wave-structure interaction, and uses a range of shop tools.

You will work up to 24 hours per week in a semi-open lab environment, handle materials, drive OSU Motor Pool vehicles, and receive safety training.