Department:

College of Science

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Job Description:

Lab equipment

Prepare and stage equipment for upcoming lab sections
Set up and tear down lab equipment
Maintain and organize the lab storage areas

Cleaning and organization

Reset lab rooms each week
Clean and care for equipment, including but not limited to glassware, optics, and instrument surfaces, using the appropriate method for each
Keep storage rooms, shelving, and cabinets orderly and correctly labeled

Demonstrations

Become familiar with the demonstration collection
Set up demonstrations for classes as needed
Maintain the demonstration equipment and keep the demo room organized
Repair demonstration equipment where practical
Prepare documentation for demonstrations

Maintenance and department support

Light repairs and general upkeep around the department, including tasks such as hanging posters
Monitor supply levels and assist with equipment and supply purchases
Help faculty locate equipment for outreach events, demonstrations, and other courses

This is not the entire list of duties and special projects. Duties will also include prep work prior to the beginning of the academic year.

Qualifications:

Required: Physics major at OSU.

Preferred: Completion of the Introductory Physics sequence, or completion by the end of the term; ability to work independently; reliability

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.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Assistance is required by the dept. to help prepare, maintain, and organize the teaching equipment that every introductory physics student uses.

Salary Range:

15.55 - 21.50

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-08-26

Anticipated End Date:

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Physics - Assistant Equipment Manager