Laboratory Specialist II, LLE

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

9d • $56,500 - $79,100 • Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

This position involves conducting, testing, and research within the Tritium and Hydrogen laboratories. The specialist will assist more experienced engineers or scientists in designing and setting up experiments, maintaining equipment, and collecting data. Key responsibilities include diagnosing and performing preventative maintenance on system components, managing inventory of contaminated equipment, and handling decontamination of radiological components and activated materials. The role also includes monitoring and maintaining experiments and operations within the Tritium Science group, overseeing engineering design, documentation, purchasing, scheduling, and safety assessments, and assisting in the development, installation, and testing of new components and systems. Maintaining radiation safety diagnostics and equipment, including tracking calibrations and performing weekly radiological surveys, is also a critical function. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required in the natural sciences or engineering preferred
• 2 years of relevant experience required
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• This position requires access to technology, software, or hardware that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.

Nice To Haves

• NYS Radiation Safety Certification upon hire preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducts, tests, and research within the Tritium and Hydrogen laboratories.
• Assists more experienced engineers or scientists in designing and setting up experiments, maintaining equipment, and collecting data.
• Diagnoses and performs preventative maintenance on system components including recovery, replacement, and reconfiguration of damaged sensitive components.
• Manages inventory of contaminated equipment and components and handles decontamination of radiological components and activated materials.
• Monitors and maintains experiments and operations within the Tritium Science group.
• Oversees engineering design, documentation, purchasing, scheduling, and safety assessments.
• Assists in the development, installation, and testing of new components and systems as needed.
• Handles decontamination of radiological components and survey activated materials.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks on tritium gloveboxes and experimental systems within the laboratory to ensure system components are in optimal condition.
• Operates and maintains various pumps, including cryogenic, roughing, and turbo pumps.
• Conducts testing and installations related to the vacuum system.
• Maintaining radiation safety diagnostics and equipment (tracking calibrations, performing weekly radiological surveys, etc.)
• Performs measurements in support of the experimental program within the Tritium Science group.
• Other Duties as assigned

Benefits

• The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level