Instruc Equipment and Supplies Tech I

MSU Internal Job Postings Details•East Lansing, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physiology Department at Michigan State University is searching for an Instructional Equipment and Supplies Technologist I for the PSL 475L and PSL 311L Laboratory courses. These laboratories focus on integrative human physiology, using organ system preparation models and noninvasive physiological measurements such as cardiovascular, respiratory, and neuromuscular assessments, along with urine and blood analysis. In this role, the individual will provide logistical and technical support for the lab course instructors and will be responsible for setting up and dismantling stations for laboratory exercises; lab budgeting and regular inventory maintenance; washing dishes and organizing laboratory materials; preparing basic solutions and reagents; performing routine care, maintenance, calibration, and minor repairs on laboratory equipment; working with vendors for major repairs; assisting students and addressing technical issues during class sessions (data collection and analysis, troubleshooting experiments); supporting the preparation and updating of laboratory demonstrations and exercises; working with product sales representatives; maintaining laboratory safety standards and required records; training teaching assistants and student employees in laboratory procedures and proper equipment use; demonstrating laboratory techniques as needed; assisting with maintaining instructional computer hardware and software used in the laboratory; maintaining general laboratory organization; and performing routine office tasks related to laboratory operations. Other duties as assigned. Candidates with the following competencies are also strongly encouraged to apply: Knowledge of fundamental physiological principles and some scientific research experience. Effective communication skills, an ability to troubleshoot basic technical difficulties with computers, data acquisition devices, and other equipment A desire to engage students in an active learning environment and the ability to work with large numbers of students from diverse backgrounds. Attentiveness to detail, promptness, and an ability to work independently. Familiarity with LabChart, LT, Desire2Learn, Power Apps (inventory), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PubMed, and SPSS. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. By the end of the probationary period, the individual is expected to demonstrate proficiency in all assigned duties and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The duties to be performed by this position require in-person presence in East Lansing, MI, and they are not compatible with remote work. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Physics, Physiology, Chemistry, Biology, Kinesiology, Nutrition, or a related field
One to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience with specialized scientific equipment
Supporting instructional computer hardware and IT software, including diagnosing and resolving routine computer issues and data-acquisition/software problems
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of fundamental physiological principles
Some scientific research experience
Effective communication skills
Ability to troubleshoot basic technical difficulties with computers, data acquisition devices, and other equipment
A desire to engage students in an active learning environment
Ability to work with large numbers of students from diverse backgrounds
Attentiveness to detail, promptness
Familiarity with LabChart, LT, Desire2Learn, Power Apps (inventory), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PubMed, and SPSS
Experience in electrophysiology and/ or biological sciences
Experience assisting in a science teaching laboratory or other classroom setting
Experience with AD instruments PowerLab or similar physiological data acquisition systems
Some experience performing simple statistical analyses of data

Responsibilities

Setting up and dismantling stations for laboratory exercises
Lab budgeting and regular inventory maintenance
Washing dishes and organizing laboratory materials
Preparing basic solutions and reagents
Performing routine care, maintenance, calibration, and minor repairs on laboratory equipment
Working with vendors for major repairs
Assisting students and addressing technical issues during class sessions (data collection and analysis, troubleshooting experiments)
Supporting the preparation and updating of laboratory demonstrations and exercises
Working with product sales representatives
Maintaining laboratory safety standards and required records
Training teaching assistants and student employees in laboratory procedures and proper equipment use
Demonstrating laboratory techniques as needed
Assisting with maintaining instructional computer hardware and software used in the laboratory
Maintaining general laboratory organization
Performing routine office tasks related to laboratory operations