Instrument Technician I

Job Summary The Equipment Repair Service (ERS) Instrument Technician 1 performs preventative maintenance, diagnoses equipment issues, and completes basic repairs on scientific instruments in shared facilities, scientific services, and labs. Daily tasks are assigned by supervisors or lead technicians, often requiring collaboration with other ERS or SIS personnel. Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions • Basic troubleshooting, repair, routine preventative maintenance actions, and calibrations. Occasionally contacting equipment manufacturers, equipment and component distributors, or 3rd party service to gather information required for repairs. Testing equipment post-repair to ensure • Performing administrative tasks such as updating equipment inventory databases including PM and repair histories, repair cost, warranty and service contact info. • Communicating frequently and in detail with colleagues, customers, and supervisor. • May be tasked to work with the Fabrication Service team on custom fabrication projects. • Accountable for monitoring freezer farms, shared equipment rooms/spaces, and associated equipment. Provides support and basic training to equipment users to ensure the safe and appropriate use of equipment. Completes room safety checks (monitoring for and removal of mold growth in shared cold storage), and chemical storage and labeling management. Evaluates and stocks supplies for users and assesses equipment functionality 3 to 5 days. Maintains equipment usage logbooks, web-based reservation system, and disposes of trash as necessary. Other duties as requested by management, to ensure business and customer needs are met. Maintains and updates associated documentation (MSDS, user guides, signage, etc.). • Equipment Relocations, Decommissioning and Redeployment: Following JAX policies, coordinates with the various groups necessary to safely transfer or dispose of equipment, especially during the lab closure process, when a PI leaves JAX. When situations arise where used scientific equipment becomes available for redeployment, this role will help coordinate the transfer of the equipment. Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED, Associate’s degree preferred. Experience Requirements: 1 years to 3 years Degree & Specialization Requirements: Area of Specialization: A general understanding of electrical circuitry, a basic understanding of electronics, and/or an understanding of mechanical systems. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • A general understanding of electrical circuitry, a basic understanding of electronics, and/or an understanding of mechanical systems; usually attained through vocational or trade school or Associates Degree and 0 to 1 years of relevant experience in research lab environment • A good understanding of laboratory equipment operations and troubleshooting. • Established proficiency in troubleshooting and problem solving. • Established understanding of good safety practices and a demonstrated history of safe conduct. • Effective interpersonal skills with good “customer service” attitude for interactions with clients. Good written and verbal communication skills for reporting of information to The Jackson Lab community. • Incumbent must be comfortable interacting with a wide range of users and service providers and must be comfortable working in and effective contributing to a team operational environment. • Proficiency in using computers (both Mac and PC) and various software packages, e.g. Word, Excel, Data Management Systems, CAD, etc is required. • Possesses good reasoning and problem-solving skills. Must have the ability for perform physical tasks on a regular basis, including manipulating heavy or bulky scientific equipment. • IT1 may occasionally need to travel to other campuses for training and interactions with Scientific Services staff. • IT1 will often be required to lift up to 50 lbs. Pay Range: $22.04 - $31.96/hr, pay is determined by years of experience. Disclaimer Note: This job description is intended to characterize the duties, responsibilities, requirements and qualifications of this position, and provide guidance about the nature of work performed in this classification. It is not represented to be an exhaustive list of job responsibilities, nor is it intended to preclude any individual employee from performing duties outside of this job description on an infrequent and irregular basis About JAX: The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health. Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org. EEO Statement: The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws. Bar Harbor: The Jackson Laboratory's 43-acre scenic Bar Harbor campus is nestled between the Gulf of Maine and the mountains of Acadia National Park. Some of the best hiking and biking in the world (over 50 square miles of mountains, lakes, views, and dramatic coastline) is accessible from our campus. We are one mile from downtown Bar Harbor, which offers a vibrant downtown district with a plethora of restaurants, shops, museums, and galleries. Ellsworth: The Charles E. Hewett Center in Ellsworth, Maine, is a state-of-the-art facility that serves researchers world wide. The facility represents the culmination of nine decades of unmatched experience and leadership in breeding and caring for laboratory mice. Ellsworth, Maine, is one of Maine’s fastest growing cities. With a growth rate of nearly 20%, Ellsworth is a bustling year-round community and acts as a hub for surrounding towns. It is located nearby Acadia National Park and hosts numerous special events, concerts and festivals each year. Residents have access to fabulous shopping, recreation, museums, galleries, and dining at a variety of independent restaurants. Farmington: JAX Genomic Medicine is transforming medicine by improving patient care, lowering costs, and increasing life span and health span. JAX Genomic Medicine’s research focuses on the complex genetic causes of disease and on the development of genomic solutions tailored to each person's unique genetic makeup. JAX Genomic Medicine sits on a 17-acre site on the campus of the University of Connecticut Health Center. The 183,500-square-foot facility opened in the fall of 2014. Now, it houses over 300 biomedical researchers, technicians, and support staff in state-of-the-art computing facilities and laboratories. In Connecticut, JAX resides in the scenic town of Farmington, in the state’s capitol region. The Hartford region, which offers some of the best public schools in the country, is made up of both bigger cities and smaller, charming historic New England towns. JAX Genomic Medicine is also geographically located within 2 hours of Boston and New York and is close to multiple transportation systems, including bus lines, highways, railroads and international airports. Sacramento: The JAX® Mice, Clinical and Research Services facility is located in Sacramento, the state capital of California. Sacramento is less than a two-hour drive from San Francisco, Napa Valley, and scenic Lake Tahoe, and a short flight to both Los Angeles and Orange County. Sacramento is the birthplace of the nation’s Farm to Fork movement, and offers excellent restaurants, gastro-pubs, wineries, theaters, and museums. Outdoor activities are plentiful: Boating, white water rafting, and riding the scenic bicycle trails are popular. Housing and other costs of living are more affordable in Sacramento and its surrounding suburbs than in most other neighboring areas in the North Bay, making Sacramento one of the hottest housing markets in the country year after year. Augusta: JAX’s Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative (MCGI) is located in Augusta, Maine, in the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care (HACCC), at Maine General Hospital. It began operations in 2016 with three overarching goals: to provide cancer genomic testing for Maine cancer patients; to develop and deliver physician education about clinical genomic cancer diagnostics; and to build a network in Maine of oncology practices conducting studies in genomic medicine.

Salary : $22 - $32