Research Technician
Research Technician
university of north calorina pembrokeBrooklyn, NY
10 days ago
$41,776 - $50,000
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Position Information
Division
Division Academic Affairs
Department
Department Chemistry & Physics
Working Title
Working Title Instrument Maintenance Technician
Vacancy Type
Vacancy Type Probationary Permanent Full Time
Min T/E Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Journey: High school and one year of directly related experience required to perform the assigned duties. Advanced: High school and two years of directly related experience required to perform the assigned duties.
FTE
FTE 1
Position Overall Competency Level
Position Overall Competency Level J
Recruitment Range
Recruitment Range $41,776 - $50,000
Anticipated Hiring Range
Anticipated Hiring Range $50,000
Position #
Position # 3598
FLSA Status
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Months per year
Months per year 12
Work Schedule =e.g. 8-500
Work Schedule =e.g. 8-500 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Schedule Type
Work Schedule Type Monday - Friday
Is this a grant funded position?
Is this a grant funded position? No
If yes, please indicate the end date of the grant.(if applicable)
N/A
Primary Purpose of Organization Unit
To teach Chemistry and Physics
Primary Purpose of Position
To maintain equipment in Chemistry and Physics and Biology departments
Job Description
Instrument Maintenance Technician Position Description:
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke seeks an Instrument Maintenance Technician to support the instructional and research missions of the Biology and Chemistry/Physics departments. This position is responsible for maintaining, calibrating, troubleshooting, and repairing scientific instrumentation used in teaching laboratories, undergraduate research, and faculty scholarship.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
Maintain service records, calibration logs, and equipment inventories.
Coordinate manufacturer service calls, warranties, and vendor support when necessary.
Assist with installation, setup, and validation of new instrumentation.
Train faculty, staff, and students on proper equipment operation and safety procedures.
Support instructional laboratories and faculty research by ensuring equipment readiness and reliability.
Recommend equipment maintenance, replacement, and upgrade priorities.
Examples of equipment include:
Microscopes
PCR systems
Autoclaves
Imaging and digital documentation systems (e.g., gel documentation systems)
Water purification systems
Analytical balances
UV-Visible spectrophotometers
Infrared spectrometers
Pipettes and other precision laboratory instruments
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Technology, Electronics Technology, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience maintaining, calibrating, troubleshooting, or repairing scientific, technical, or laboratory equipment.
Knowledge of laboratory safety practices.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical field.
Experience working with analytical or research instrumentation in higher education, industry, or laboratory environments.
Experience providing technical support and training to users of scientific equipment.
Also on the board Same function, level within a rung
Level
Senior
Salary
$41,776 - $50,000
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Occupation
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other
Industry
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Posted
10 days ago