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Laboratory Support Technician
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Job Title
Laboratory Support TechnicianJob Description
The Laboratory Support Technician will be working with faculty/staff members and graduate/undergraduate students at the University in support of instructional laboratories (Chemical Engineering Labs I and II; Bioengineering Labs) and will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the equipment in the undergraduate laboratories. This includes but is not limited to trouble shooting, installing, repairing, and reconfiguring lab equipment, data acquisition systems and software packages. In addition, this position will oversee and attend the academic project work laboratory by providing a managerial presence during normal business hours and may also assist in research laboratories including supply ordering and cylinder/equipment audits. This position requires successful teamwork and interest in an academic environment. Student and faculty support is essential. Additional details and expectations of these responsibilities are as follows:
- Maintain existing laboratory equipment and experiments and coordinate the development, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of new laboratory experiments including, but not limited to: 1. Updating computers and software for associated equipment, 2. Submitting and following up on repair work orders, 3. Ensure proper long term shut down of equipment between semesters including proper preventative maintenance per the manufacturer or lab manager instructions.
- Yearly equipment inventories for Controller’s Office; yearly cylinder audits for Procurement Services; research laboratory purchasing and assistance; special projects as assigned by Department Chair, Business Manager, or DUS; department lead for interface with Engineering & Science Computing; facilities management.
- Provides technical assistance to faculty and graduate student teaching assistants, interacts with undergraduate and graduate students in a friendly and professional manner to diagnose problems with the experiments and/or equipment, maintains culture of safety in the laboratory at all times. This position has the authority to dismiss students from the laboratory for unsafe practices.
- Maintain proper inventory of laboratory stored supplies (chemicals, gloves, safety supplies etc.), inventory documentation and purchasing/ordering for all teaching labs and some research labs. Maintain the department’s tools and equipment needed for repair and analysis of the laboratories experiments.
- Comply with all safety requirements of the laboratory including the proper collection, handling, and disposal of all non-hazardous and hazardous waste in accordance with governmental and institutional regulations; monthly eye wash testing; department lead for the annual Lab Safety validation with Risk Management personnel.
Please note that this is a 2-year limited-term position that may be renewed if funding is available.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree (4 years)
Experience: 3 to 4 years
Knowledge/Degree: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant STEM field, or 7 years of direct and relevant industry or academic experience in an experimental laboratory.
Experience & Skills: Experience with instrumentation-related laboratory; Excellent communications skills both verbal and written; Self-driven and able to work independently with minimal supervision; Experience with instrumentation, data loggers, and sensors; Ability to work with a wide variety of PC computers at the hardware level and the ability to do necessary system backups.
Experience: 3 to 4 years
Knowledge/Degree: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant STEM field, or 7 years of direct and relevant industry or academic experience in an experimental laboratory.
Experience & Skills: Experience with instrumentation-related laboratory; Excellent communications skills both verbal and written; Self-driven and able to work independently with minimal supervision; Experience with instrumentation, data loggers, and sensors; Ability to work with a wide variety of PC computers at the hardware level and the ability to do necessary system backups.
Department
Chemical and Biomolecular Engr (31010)Department Website
cbe.nd.eduFamily / Sub-Family
Research / Lab - ScienceCareer Stream/Level
NIC 3 TechnicianDepartment Hiring Pay Range
$17.26 - $29.39 per hour, Commensurate with experiencePay ID
Bi-WeeklyFLSA Status
S4 - PT Non-exempt HourlyJob Category
TechnicalJob Type
Part-timeSchedule: Days of Week & Hours
Varies depending on class schedules; typically between 9a-6p.
Schedule: Hours/Week
20Schedule: # of months
12Job Posting Date (Campus)
04/04/2024Job Posting Date (Public)
04/04/2024Job Closing Date
04/18/2024Posting Number
S24851Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.nd.edu/postings/34148*Please mention you saw this ad on AcademicJobs.*
