Position Summary

• Maintenance and repair of all instrumentation electronics in the chemistry teaching and research programs [e.g., spectrometers, chromatographic and mass spectrometric systems (NMR, LC-MS, GC-MS, ESCA, SIMS, FT-MS, ICP-MS, etc.), pH meters, UV-Vis and IR spectrophotometers, balances, heat blocks, and various other laboratory equipment].
• Diagnose RF, analog, and digital circuit failures as it pertains to available instrumentation and perform repairs.
• Perform computer/hardware interfacing as required, meeting specifications of instrumentation and manufacturer software.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and perform upgrades and repairs of instrumentation as required.
• As needed, contribute to the design and fabrication of new specialized equipment based upon the specifications and needs of the user (i.e., graduate students, faculty, and staff).
• Ensure effective and efficient Electronic Shop service. This includes managing work orders, keeping records, scheduling jobs, updating customers on their job’s status, promptly charging for work, maintaining test equipment, maintaining an inventory of commonly used tools & parts, and maintaining a library of relevant information (such as repair manuals, catalogs, and technical data).
• Serve as liaison between the department and other service departments within and outside of the college and provide the repair of electronic equipment to other university units, as needed.
• Supervise, when required, student workers or interns.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of an associates degree with 2 years of experience, a combination of degree, certification and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a science-related field or engineering preferred
• At least one year of relevant experience.

Physical Demands