Instrumentation Technologist I
About The Position
This position serves as a Site Operations Specialist with the National Atmospheric Deposition Program (NADP) at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH). NADP is a nationwide network that monitors precipitation chemistry and atmospheric deposition across the United States. It collects and analyzes weekly precipitation samples from hundreds of monitoring sites, generating long-term data used in research and decision-making related to environmental trends and air and water quality. The program also supports maintenance of sampling equipment across its networks. The position primarily provides field site support for all NADP networks. This includes communicating directly with site operators using existing tools, troubleshooting equipment issues, preparing and providing procedural documents, and coordinating equipment supplies. The role also supports quality control of specific network data releases as the employee's knowledge of the program grows. Experience with large datasets, preferably environmental datasets, is relevant. The successful candidate will be comfortable troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electronic equipment. The position is full time, 40 hours per week, and works under general supervision, reporting to the Program Operations Supervisor. It is an in-person role at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene building at 465 Henry Mall on the UW campus. The employee is expected to use quality-management tools and principles, provide exceptional customer service, maintain effective professional relationships, contribute to the work unit's efficient operation, communicate and collaborate effectively, and participate in continuous learning and professional development.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in a science-related field is preferred.
- One to two years of experience working with mechanical equipment and/or serving as a project lead in a scientific setting.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electronic equipment.
- Ability to work independently and contribute effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to manage time efficiently, pay attention to detail, change tasks efficiently, and prioritize multiple tasks in a timely manner.
- Commitment to quality-management practices, customer service, maintaining professional relationships, and continuous learning.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using LoggerNet and other Campbell Scientific tools.
- Experience using LIMS.
- Experience using Google Workspace.
- Experience working with large datasets, preferably environmental datasets.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical expertise to staff, researchers, clients, and students on the installation and use of equipment and instruments, exercising discretion and independent judgment to meet unit goals.
- Ensure quality control of information in data releases for a defined research area or study by following established processes.
- Investigate new research processes and technology solutions in collaboration with research or clinical staff, students, and clients.
- Answer questions and provide technical information about instrumentation to staff, researchers, clients, and students.
- Plan and perform preventative and reactive equipment maintenance to support optimal and safe operation.
- Develop, integrate, test, and modify scientific equipment to support research or clinical initiatives and unit directives.
- Provide field site support for NADP networks by communicating with site operators, troubleshooting equipment, preparing procedural documents, and coordinating equipment supplies.
- Contribute to efficient work-unit operations through effective teamwork, customer service, time management, attention to detail, task prioritization, and continuous learning.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
