Lab Technician: School of Engineering

Come work at QU • Hamden, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Quinnipiac University's School of Computing and Engineering seeks application for a full-time Lab Technician. This position supports laboratory operations in civil, mechanical and industrial engineering programs and provides safe operation of machine shop and lab equipment. In addition, the position supports students with their senior design projects and is responsible for the Makerspace: oversight of student workers (“superusers”), coordinate usage, maintain equipment and supplies. About Quinnipiac: Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing, and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women's rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review's "The Best 388 Colleges." The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships, and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Civil, construction or mechanical technology required
• 2-3 years of experience with machine shop tools and 3D printers
• Familiarity with capital equipment maintenance, including testing machines, robotics equipment, and fabrication tools
• Knowledge of chemical hygiene and waste disposal processes
• Ability to manage inventory and purchase consumables such as chemicals, circuit components, PPE, and materials for concrete and structures labs
• Skilled in setting up and organizing labs across various areas like concrete/structures, environmental, and geotechnical labs
• Experience in maintaining and repairing various lab and workshop equipment
• Strong organizational skills for managing lab materials, storage, and end-of-year cleanups
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds - physical demands exam required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and a commitment to diversity and inclusion

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide machine shop support for junior and senior level classes as well as student projects and clubs.
• Maintain the Maker Space and help students and researchers from across the University with their fabrication projects
• Provide maintenance and support for teaching labs, including maintaining laboratory inventory, managing chemical waste disposal, end-of-year clean up and organization of labs, and maintenance of lab equipment
• Provide in-house machining to fabricate test specimens used for materials labs
• Provide support for summer research programs, SAE Baja design and fabrication activities, ASCE and AISC Student Steel Bridge Competition fabrication and construction activities, and other projects as needed
• Support student and faculty coursework and research as needed
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree