Chemical Engineering Laboratory Technician
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technologyhas an amazing opportunity for individuals excited and committed to lifelonglearning as a Chemical Engineering Laboratory Technician. We have been rankedNo. 1 among U.S. engineering colleges by the U.S. News & World Report BestColleges Guide for the last 25 consecutive years.
As a new Chemical Engineering LaboratoryTechnician, you will set up, maintain, calibrate, test, operate, and repairlaboratory equipment and computer systems; clean, maintain, and preparesupplies and work areas; and set up and validate avariety of laboratory experiments or procedures.
You will assist/instruct faculty andstudents (as well as visitors with summer outreach programs) on the use,operation, and safety of equipment and tools in the laboratory; support facultymembers in their course instruction by giving lectures and demonstrations onthe use of laboratory equipment; and consult with and assist faculty andstudents on research, capstone, and independent projects. You will consult withfaculty members on equipment modifications or needs for use in demonstrations;design and develop teaching aids for use in laboratories and collaborate withfaculty members on the development of experiments for laboratory courses.
You will organize, prepare, andmaintain laboratory procedures manuals; follow/develop safety protocols andprocedures, including departmental procedures for chemical storage, handling,and hazardous waste collection. You will maintain stock rooms, laboratories,prep areas, and other assigned areas in a safe, clean, and orderly condition;encourage awareness of and oversee the proper use of facilities and safepractices; act as liaison with Facilities and Environmental Health and Safety.
Qualified candidates will have abachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of professional work experience.Four years of additional experience in lieu of education.
Preferred candidates will haveexperience or the ability to acquire skills through training in areas includingplumbing and pumping systems, electrical systems, computers, data acquisitionand control systems, process equipment and instrumentation, and analytical andmeasurement devices.
At Rose-Hulman, your successes arecelebrated in a welcoming, supportive, and flexible environment with a numberof benefits and resources including a variety of health benefit options;voluntary benefits such as Group Accident and/or Group Critical IllnessInsurance, Pet Insurance, and Caregiver Resources; participation in TuitionExchange; a generous and flexible paid leave program and dedicated time forprofessional development. As a Rose-Hulman employee, you will also enjoy accessto full-service fitness facilities and programming; a performing arts centerfeaturing national touring acts and campus productions; and access tostate-of-the-art labs, facilities, and equipment. All employees experienceopportunities to have an impact on student lives and be part of a greaterpurpose through multidisciplinary project collaboration that can have a globalimpact as well as receiving continual encouragement and support ofphilanthropic and volunteer opportunities.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology isa STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) focused institution,whose students' education and success are the nucleus of everything we strivefor. We support and recognize excellence in teaching, learning, innovation, andintellectual growth of our students, faculty, and staff. Our campus culture isstudent-focused, welcoming, and inclusive. Here, we believe that every employeehas a role to play in the mission of the institute: to provide our students withthe world's best undergraduate science, engineering, and mathematics educationin an environment of individual attention and support.
Located on the banks of the WabashRiver and conveniently located within driving distance of seven major cities,Terre Haute is a vibrant community with a revitalized downtown, museums, parks,four higher ed institutions, a rich historical past, and dynamic food, music,and arts scene.
Applications: Only online applications/resumes submitted via the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Employment Opportunities website, jobs.rose-hulman.edu, will be accepted until the position is filled. Contact Human Resources via email, HRApply@rose-hulman.edu, for questions.
This position is noteligible for work visa sponsorship at this time.
EEO/AA
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. It is the Institute's policy to treat all employees and applicants equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences, and other employment standards. Rose-Hulman will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission on the basis of race, religion, sex, pregnancy, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any complaint process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Human Resources.