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Lab Technician
Department: Chemistry
Work Type: Staff - Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Categories: Sciences, Chemistry
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Department: Chemistry
2. Maintain teaching and research instruments and equipment in the Chemistry Department.
3. Repair teaching and research instruments and equipment in the Chemistry Department, or coordinate with manufacturers for repairs.
4. Manage (e.g. order, track, deliver, return) gas cylinders in the Chemistry Department.
5. Maintain and service Chemistry Department facilities including centralized autoclave lab, NMR lab, instrumental analysis lab, solvent purification equipment.
6. Assist NMR maintenance on cryo-fills including twice weekly liquid nitrogen fills and twice-yearly liquid helium fills.
7. Coordinate with facilities, building mechanics and outside contractors for infrastructure improvements, ventilation, heat, water, gas, air, and refrigeration problems.
8. Assist setting up infrastructure (utilities) and instruments.
9. Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
- BS or associate degree in chemistry, physics, engineering (mechanical or electrical) or related field.
- Prior experience in operating instrumentation and laboratory equipment.
- Skills in troubleshooting equipment including: pneumatic, mechanical, and/or evaluating electrical circuits.
- Ability to communicate effectively with instrument manufacturers, managers, educators and users.
- Ability to perform troubleshooting of a process.
- Ability to coordinate logistics.
- Ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff.
- Commitment to contribute to a safe work environment.
- Knowledge in electronics for repairing instruments.
- Prior experience working with hand and power tools.
- Know how to rebuild equipment (with supporting materials).
Required University Training:
- Employee Safety Overview
- Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
- Annual Data Security Training
- Annual Title IX Training
Background Check:
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)
Internal & External
No
(1) Cover letter addressing required and desird attributes
(2) Resume
(4) Names and contact information for three referees
For more information on the Chemistry Department, please visit, https://www.mtu.edu/chemistry/
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Other Conditions of Employment:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Advertised: 07 Nov 2025 Eastern Standard Time
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