Innovation Lab Assistant - Newport, United Kingdom - Oregon State University

Description

Position Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill two Innovation Lab Assistant positions for Hatfield Marine Science Center 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 ad 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. Position Duties 50% Project innovator – work on design and development of projects within the lab 30% Lab technician – aid in the troubleshooting and completion of small projects in the lab 10% Lab and field testing – setup and conduct tests of systems within the lab 10% Lab maintenance – take on day to day jobs to keep lab operational Minimum Qualifications Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:

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 standardHigh School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling programUndergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per termUndergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per termGraduate 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 (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center. Additional Required Qualifications

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.

Proficient in English

Preferred (Special) Qualifications

Hands on experience

Machine shop experience

Working knowledge of CAD software

Experience with electronic prototyping (Arduino/raspberry pi)

Experience with additive manufacturing

Working Conditions / Work Schedule