Physics Laboratory Technical Support and Instruction Assistant II

This position provides direct support for educational, teaching, and research laboratories within the School of Physics and Astronomy. The role combines hands-on technical expertise with laboratory operations management, requiring a high degree of independence, problem-solving, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate laboratory equipment preparation and maintenance
• Support faculty instructional and research needs
• Manage inventories and procurement activities
• Assist with equipment design and prototyping projects
• Provide training and support to students
• Maintain laboratory documentation
• Ensure compliance with university safety requirements
• Contribute to strategic planning related to laboratory facilities, equipment, and infrastructure
• Serve as a responsive resource for faculty, staff, and students across the school
• Provide technical guidance and support to students, faculty, and researchers in the design, planning, and execution of research activities
• Aid in the fabrication, prototyping, and testing of experimental materials, models, and devices
• Set up, calibrate, maintain, and perform minor repairs of laboratory equipment, instruments, and tools for use in demonstrations, experiments, and analyses
• Prepare and standardize chemical and biological samples or other materials for experiments
• Monitor laboratory operations and procedures to promote a safe working environment and ensure adherence to safety protocols
• Enforce the proper handling, storage, and disposal of laboratory materials, chemicals, and waste
• Perform administrative duties related to lab scheduling, resource management, inventory tracking, and record-keeping for research and teaching activities
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 5 years of relevant experience
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Skills

• Knowledge of laboratory practices, procedures, and operations
• Knowledge of standards, regulations, and protocols related to the proper handling, storage, and disposal of laboratory materials, chemicals, and waste
• Ability to set up, calibrate, troubleshoot, or instruct the use of laboratory equipment and instruments
• Skill in time management, organization, and multitasking in high-volume environments
• Skill in maintaining detailed records of research activities, ensuring documentation is thorough and easily accessible

Pay

$21.65 - $34.60 hourly