What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician position at John Carroll University?
Required Qualifications
Duties and Responsibilities
- At least an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, relevant chemistry or technology area, or related fields plus some years of related work experience.
- Knowledge of fabrication, laboratory equipment, and machine maintenance.
- Ability to train undergraduate students.
- Must be adept at multitasking.
- Interest in understanding and supporting John Carroll’s mission to inspire individuals to excel in learning, leadership, and service in the region and in the world.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and follow preventative maintenance plans for department-owned research and instructional scientific instrumentation.
- Conduct troubleshooting, diagnostics, and essential repairs on scientific instrumentation.
- Work with suppliers to obtain any parts and technical support needed to complete repairs.
- Coordinate with vendors and instrument custodians/operators to plan and carry out the installation of new equipment for research and instructional labs.
- Coordinate with Information Technology Services ( ITS ) to support computer systems and software packages used to control and collect data from equipment and instruments.
- Plan and coordinate with the Facilities Department to implement changes to lab facilities within the Physics and Engineering Department, including a maker-space, machine shop, and advanced engineering lab.
- Make recommendations regarding upgrades, additions, or removal of tools and equipment, including any repairs that should be made.
- Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all relevant equipment and instrumentation, including developing and/or documenting appropriate safety protocols.
- Train and supervise students in the operation of equipment and instrumentation.
- Support the operation of Physics and Engineering Physics teaching labs.
- Assist faculty in teaching advanced laboratory courses that incorporate significant instrumentation, where appropriate.
- Fabricates, machines, and assembles precision parts and components to support academic teaching labs and cutting-edge research projects.
- Provide leadership for incorporating machining and fabrication skills into the PH/EP curriculum, including CNC machining equipment and techniques.
- Other duties as assigned.