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2025-26 OPEnS Pool
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR, USA
USD 15.05-21.5 / hour
Posted on Oct 2, 2025
Position Information
| Job Title | 2025-26 OPEnS Pool |
|---|---|
| Appointment Type | Student Employee |
| Job Location | Corvallis |
| Position Appointment Percent | 100 |
| Appointment Basis | 12 |
| Pay Method | Hourly |
| Pay Period | 16th - 15th of the following month |
| Pay Date | Last working day of the month |
| Remote or Hybrid option? | |
| Min Hourly Rate | $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro) |
| Max Hourly Rate | $21.50 (Standard); $19.50 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro) |
| Position Summary | This recruitment will be used to fill a part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week during academic terms and a maximum of 40 hours per week during academic breaks) Student Technical OPEnS Lab pool positions for the Department of Biological & Ecological Engineering at Oregon State University (OSU). The OPEnS Lab seeks undergraduate students to work in a hands-on technologyrich makerspace to produce next generation sensing technologies for environmental research. Join a team from a range of majors including Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Industrial, Ecological, Applied Physics, and CBEE. OPEnS staff will use 3D printers, microcontrollers, and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to conduct technical research and development to produce and test new instrumentation. Time commitment per week is negotiable with a minimum of 10 hours per week. OPEnS technical staff will produce and test prototypes of the hardware and software. They will be expected to undertake the construction of their sensing systems under the guidance of Lab Director Dr. Udell. All logistical problems, safety issues, and material needs will be reported to Dr. Udell to be resolved. |
| 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, Career & Self-Development |
| Position Duties | 85% Lab technician 15% Lab and field testing of sensor systems |
| Minimum Qualifications | Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
*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. |
| Additional Required Qualifications | High level of organization Communication skills Quantitative engineering aptitude 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 (Special) Qualifications | Soldering experience Arduino IDE and hardware Knowledge of various sensors, Circuits, CAD for 3D printing, wireless communication protocols, networks, and hardware Electronics prototyping Experience building, designing, or programming in a collaborative environment or team |
| Working Conditions / Work Schedule |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | P12533SE |
|---|---|
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Anticipated Appointment Begin Date | 09/30/2025 |
| Anticipated Appointment End Date | |
| Posting Date | 06/15/2025 |
| Full Consideration Date | |
| Closing Date | 06/15/2026 |
| Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search | Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: ● A Resume ● A Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position. For additional information please contact: Chet Udell at udellc@oregonstate.edu We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. 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 |