Jobs at Hatfield

Jobs at Hatfield

Current open positions

General Maintenance Mechanic

This is a full-time General Maintenance Mechanic position for the Hatfield Marine Science Center at Oregon State University (OSU). This position will be located in Newport, Oregon.

The General Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing skilled, journey-level work in the fabrication, maintenance, and repair of machinery, equipment, and physical plant operating systems. This position provides maintenance support services to over twenty-five facilities located on over fifty acres of the expanding HMSC campus footprint. Key duties include operation and maintenance of the seawater system and associated equipment, along with general maintenance tasks under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and Trades Maintenance Coordinator. This role delivers consistent, courteous, and reliable facilities maintenance services to all stakeholders and proactively assesses needs for equipment renewal, repairs, and preventative or scheduled maintenance. These efforts help ensure safe, secure, and hygienic facilities for students, staff, and faculty across OSU and associated state and federal facilities.

This is an on-call position and considered essential personnel, which may require attendance during emergency university closures. For full details about this job and to apply, visit Oregon State University Human Resources. The closing date to apply is 2/12/2026. 

Custodial Services Coordinator

This is a full-time Custodial Services Coordinator position for the Hatfield Marine Science Center at Oregon State University (OSU). This position will be located in Newport, Oregon.

This Custodial Services Coordinator (CSC) will provide HMSC management with accountability and assurance that custodial work is being carried out using best practices and efficient methods in HMSC buildings and specified federal buildings on the HMSC campus. The coordinator will provide direction to the night crew and serve as a conduit between the Custodial Supervisor and the crew. This position is a working position that will not have disciplinary responsibilities, but will report performance deficiencies to the Custodial Supervisor when appropriate.

This position is located in Newport, Oregon and provides custodial coordination to over 20 facilities on 50 acres of the HMSC campus footprint. This position works closely with the Custodial Supervisor and Custodial Team. This position is eligible for paid health benefits and retirement plans, and paid vacation, sick, holiday, and personal time off. It is also eligible for reduced tuition. As a shift worker, you will receive shift differential pay and overtime for work on holidays. For full details about this job and to apply, visit Oregon State University Human Resources. The deadline is 1/29/2026. 

Custodian

This is a full-time Custodian position for the Hatfield Marine Science Center at Oregon State University (OSU). This position will be located in Newport, Oregon.

The Custodian position is part of a team working in the evening shift with the primary purpose of ensuring that OSU and specified federal buildings on the HMSC campus are clean, well lit, secure and provide a conducive environment for quality learning and research. This position works closely with the Custodial Services Coordinator and reports to the Custodial Supervisor.

This position is a member of the HMSC Custodial Team located in Newport, Oregon and provides custodial support to over 20 facilities on 50 acres of the HMSC campus. This position is eligible for paid health benefits and retirement plans, and paid vacation, sick, holiday and personal time off. It is also eligible for reduced tuition. As a shift worker, you will receive shift differential pay and overtime for work on holidays.  For full details about this job and to apply, visit Oregon State University Human Resources. The deadline is 1/29/2026. 

Grounds Maintenance Worker 2

This is a full-time Grounds Maintenance Worker 2 position for the Hatfield Marine Science Center at Oregon State University (OSU). This position will be located in Newport, Oregon.

The Grounds Maintenance position is responsible for the professional upkeep and enhancement of HMSC’s outdoor environments, ensuring a positive and lasting impression on students, visitors, volunteers, researchers, and staff. Under the supervision of the HMSC Maintenance Supervisor and coordination with fellow grounds crew, this role is dedicated to achieving and maintaining a natural aesthetic across the 63.5-acre HMSC campus and grounds, with a primary focus on the eradication of invasive plant species and the promotion of native vegetation. Additionally, the position incorporates principles of landscape design, emphasizing the selection and cultivation of indigenous trees and plant species appropriate to the Oregon Coast region.

This is an on-call position and considered essential personnel, which may require attendance during emergency university closures. For full details about this job and to apply, visit Oregon State University Human Resources. The deadline is 1/29/2026. 

Faculty Research Assistant

The Cooperative Institute for Marine Ecosystem and Resources Studies (CIMERS) invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term, Faculty Research Assistant: Aquaculture Research position. Reappointment is at the Director's discretion. This position is located in Port Orchard, Washington.

This position will work for CIMERS and be co-located at the NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center’s Manchester Research Station in Port Orchard, Washington, at the direction of NOAA and OSU research leads.

This position is responsible for successfully managing day-to-day technical processes to support the operations of the lab, calibration of equipment, husbandry of research animals, and generating, administering, and testing vaccine strategies, feed diets, and disease susceptibility/resistance in aquaculture research. The position is also responsible for documenting research trials, filing reports, and frequent communication with lead PIs. For full details about this job and to apply, visit Oregon State University Human Resources. The deadline is 1/09/2026. 

Recently closed positions

Clean Boating Program Assistant

Oregon Sea Grant is seeking a Clean Boating Program Assistant to help with statewide tabling at boating events and other CVA-related tasks. The ideal candidate enjoys travel, demonstrates strong communication skills, and possesses knowledge of boating practices and relevant regulations. This is a half-time, classified position. For full details about this job and to apply, visit Oregon State University Human Resources. The deadline for full consideration is 11/12/2025.