Student Technical Assistant

OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness.; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University’s Chemistry Department is hiring two part-time Student Technical Assistants to support ChemStores and department operations across Gilbert Hall and LPSC. The role focuses on inventory, customer service, building services, and event support.

Ideal candidates are enrolled students, detail-oriented, with good communication skills, able to work up to 24 hours per week, and willing to complete safety trainings.

Qualifications

• Must be academically enrolled in a college/university or equivalent and pursuing a program
• Must meet academic standing requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible
• Must meet applicable minimal enrollment standard
• Available to work 40 hours the week of Spring Break (Annual Store Inventory)
• Successfully complete all safety training courses
• Organized
• Detail-oriented
• Good customer service skills
• Numeric and reading comprehension
• Basic Computer Skills (Log on/off, open browser, operate mouse/keyboard, spreadsheets, word processing, PDF, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Chemistry Stores Inventory support
• Chemistry Stores Customer Service
• Building Services Support
• Chemistry Department Event Support
• General housekeeping duties

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Customer service

Numeric comprehension

Reading comprehension

Basic computer skills

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

Department:

Chemistry

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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

• A Resume
• A Cover Letter

For additional information please contact: Jak Packtor at [e-mail]

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 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

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 driver’s 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 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 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

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill two part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Student Technical Assistant positions for the Department of Chemistry at Oregon State University (OSU).

The Chemistry Department Student Worker reports to the Chemistry Building Services Coordinator, helping the Chemistry Department Store (ChemStores) and other Chemistry Department needs within both Chemistry Buildings: Gilbert Hall and Linus Pauling Science Center (LPSC)

Position Duties:

• Chemistry Stores Inventory support
• Chemistry Stores Customer Service
• Building Services Support
• Chemistry Department Event Support
• General housekeeping duties

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, Teamwork, Technology, Professionalism

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

*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:

• Available to work 40 hours the week of Spring Break (Annual Store Inventory)
• Successfully complete all safety training courses
• Organized
• Detail-oriented
• Good customer service skills
• Numeric and reading comprehension
• Basic Computer Skills (Log on/off, open browser, operate mouse/keyboard, spreadsheets, word processing, PDF, etc.)

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 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

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 driver’s 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 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Science background (Chemistry preferred)
• Retail experience

Working Conditions/Schedule:

• Available throughout the day
• Able to remain standing for extended periods of time
• Frequently climb stairs
• Frequently bend, stoop, lift up to 40 lbs. unaided
• Move/lift more than 40 lbs. with assistance or appropriate machinery

Salary Range:

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-09-21

Anticipated End Date: