M-Lab Support Technician

Job Description:

• Extensive knowledge of electronics and mechanical systems; including troubleshooting, calibration, test procedures, analysis, and repair of associated sensitive scientific instrumentation/complex lab equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of policies, procedures, and applicable regulations associated maintaining laboratory safety systems and the use/storage of lab supplies that include specialized gas cylinders.
• Working knowledge of measuring devices including micrometers, calipers, etc. as well as understanding of standard and metric units.
• Working knowledge of computers and peripheral equipment repair techniques.

• Considerable skill in the repair of a variety of complex electro-mechanical equipment.
• Considerable skills in the operation of machine shop related equipment (mills, lathes, band saws, drill press, welding machines), 3D Printing, and electronic equipment.
• Skill in the operation of electronic test equipment in maintaining and repairing lab instrumentation.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

• Demonstrated ability to read and understand schematics, block diagrams, and wiring diagrams; mechanical drawings, flow charts, and service manuals.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships using tact and diplomacy, and possessing a customer service focus.
• Demonstrated ability to provide instruction and training to graduate students and undergraduate students in the safe operation of scientific instrumentation and lab equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain records and logs.