Laboratory Technician 499861

Lamar University

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Posted:

February 13, 2021

Location:

Beaumont, Texas

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Research - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory, Staff/Administrative

Laboratory Technician 499861

Position Type: Staff

Position Number: 20112068

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Job Summary/Basic Function:
Job Summary:
The Laboratory Technician for the department of mechanical engineering supports the mission of teaching and research in the department, as well as College of Engineering at Lamar University.
The technician will be responsible for daily operation and maintenance of computers and equipment in teaching and research laboratories. The technician will set up and assist faculty in conducting lab sessions in the department. The technician will coordinate with faculty in identifying, pricing, and purchasing computers and lab equipment to support teaching and research activities in the department and College of Engineering. The technician will provide training and mentoring to students that need to use computers and lab equipment for their course work and research.

In addition to operation and maintenance of computers and lab equipment, the applicant will need to perform documentation, record keeping, routine maintenance, and inventory management. Applicant must be handy, organized, self-motivated, and a life-learner with an established track record of being involved in education and is willing to participate in the educational mission of tile department, College and Lamar University.

The successful applicant is expected to provide excellent customer service to the department, College of Engineering and Lamar University community.

Essential Job Functions:
1. Ensure computers and lab equipment are in proper operating conditions (troubleshoot issues, perform preventive maintenance, and schedule repairs).
2. Maintain, clean, schedule, and ensure safety precautious in the computer, teaching and research labs.
3. Assist and advise students regarding proper use and operation of lab equipment and appropriate safety precautions.
4. Ensure and safeguard supply inventory and perform annual departmental fixed-asset inventory check.
5. Coordinate with facilities maintenance and IT Services to troubleshoot and resolve facility, computer, and laboratory issues.
6. Attend and participate in departmental and college meetings.

Other duties may be assigned to this position on a regular or occasional basis to respond to needs of the department.

Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Education Requirement:
Two-year associate degree in one of the technical areas: technology, engineering or related field.

Minimum Experience Required:
At least 2 years of laboratory management experience maintaining in an educational
environment managing daily operations, maintenance, inventory, and upkeep of computers and laboratory equipment including a machine shop
At least 2 years of experience working with students in an academic teaching laboratory
setting up and conducting lab experiments.
At least 2 years of experience in specifying and purchasing computers and laboratory
equipment.

Key Competencies:
Experience in setting up computers, installing software, and maintaining daily operations of computers in the lab.
Experience operating typical machining equipment found in a machine shop (lathes, CNC, mills, grinders, drill press, MlG/TIG welding, etc.).
Experience operating and maintaining 3-D printers and rapid prototyping machines, TEM, SEM, and other research instrumentation.
Experience setting up and conducting lab experiments in materials and engineering labs.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently.
Ability to effectively communicate with students and faculty in a multi-cultural workforce.
Understanding and maintaining computer and laboratory safety issues.
Ability to work with faculty and students on instructional and research projects.

Physical Requirements:
The applicant will be able to perform physical tasks such as lifting heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs., handling and operation of laboratory equipment, and operating heavy machinery in a laboratory setting. Some activities may require the applicant to work outdoors for a long period, perform desk-based computer tasks; and possess skills to clearly communicate with students, faculty, and staff of diverse background.

Job Conditions:
This position may require occasional evening and/or weekends to meet department, college, and university needs.

Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Education Requirement:
Bachelors degree in the same areas listed above is preferred.

Security Sensitive Statement:
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary: $38,000

Work Hours:

Posting Date: 02/10/2021

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

To apply, visit https://jobs.lamar.edu/.

Lamar University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Lamar University not to discriminate on the basis of non-relevant criteria including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities, admissions or employment practices.

Internal Number: 2152113

About Lamar University

Home to more than 14,000 students, Lamar University is one of the fastest growing universities in Texas and is a member of The Texas State University System. LU offers more than 100 programs of study leading to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. The 270-acre campus in Beaumont is about 90 miles east of Houston and about 25 miles west of Louisiana

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