Technician III-IV

University of Maine • Brunswick, ME

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician III/IV performs advanced manufacturing, laboratory, and testing operations supporting applied research and development programs at the Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC). The position independently carries out complex manufacturing and testing activities, maintains laboratory operations, troubleshoots specialized equipment, and ensures compliance with laboratory quality and safety standards. As a senior technical resource, the Technician provides technical guidance to junior staff and collaborates with engineers, scientists, faculty, and students on research in advanced manufacturing, composites, transportation infrastructure, defense, marine, and other emerging technologies.

The position supports operation of ASCC’s advanced manufacturing and research facility in Brunswick, Maine. Activities include work with large-scale additive manufacturing systems, materials processing, specimen fabrication, laboratory testing, and research operations for government, industry, and academic programs. This soft-money-funded position has a typical hiring range commensurate with career level: Technician III up to $80,000 and Technician IV up to $90,000. The position requires access to information regulated under U.S. Export Control regulations, so candidates must qualify as a U.S. Person under those regulations.

Technician III typically requires an associate’s degree or equivalent education and experience and approximately 7–10 years of progressively responsible technical experience. Technician IV typically requires an associate’s degree or equivalent education and experience and 10 or more years of progressively responsible technical experience. The role is based at the University of Maine’s ASCC facility in Brunswick, Maine.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in engineering technology, manufacturing, materials science, mechanical engineering technology, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
• Demonstrated experience working in a laboratory, manufacturing, industrial, or technical environment.
• Demonstrated experience independently operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing laboratory or manufacturing equipment.
• Experience conducting standardized laboratory or manufacturing processes within a quality-controlled environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience using power tools, industrial equipment, and specialized laboratory instrumentation.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, technical documentation, and written laboratory procedures.
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements, laboratory safety practices, environmental compliance, chemical management, PPE requirements, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Strong organizational, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and handle materials, equipment, and test specimens consistent with laboratory operations.
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person under U.S. Export Control regulations.
• Technician III: approximately 7–10 years of progressively responsible laboratory, manufacturing, or industrial technical experience.
• Technician IV: 10 or more years of progressively responsible laboratory, manufacturing, or industrial technical experience.
• Submit a cover letter describing experience, interests, and suitability for the position, and a resume or curriculum vitae.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, materials science, or a related discipline.
• Experience working in an ISO-17025, ISO-9001, or similarly accredited laboratory.
• Experience with composites, polymers, metals, structural materials, additive manufacturing, robotics, transportation infrastructure, defense, marine, or offshore research programs.
• Experience with data acquisition systems, laboratory software, quality management systems, or laboratory automation.
• Experience supporting equipment commissioning, laboratory start-up activities, or facility operations.
• Experience mentoring technicians, students, or laboratory personnel.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform complex manufacturing, laboratory, and testing activities supporting applied research and development.
• Maintain laboratory operations and troubleshoot, maintain, calibrate, and repair specialized laboratory or manufacturing equipment.
• Conduct standardized laboratory and manufacturing processes in a quality-controlled environment.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Provide technical guidance to junior technicians and students.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, faculty, and students on research programs.
• Support large-scale additive manufacturing, materials processing, specimen fabrication, laboratory testing, and research operations.
• At the Technician IV level, lead complex laboratory operations, mentor technical staff, implement operational improvements, coordinate laboratory activities, and serve as a subject matter expert for specialized equipment, manufacturing systems, and testing operations.

Benefits

• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement plan options.

What This Job Offers

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