Research Equipment Technician II

University of Memphis • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

Assists researchers in performing a variety of routine or repetitive technical duties in a laboratory and/or on a research project. Incumbents draw largely upon their practical knowledge and experience derived from trial and error work.

Requirements

• Associate's degree and one year of appropriate experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and trains students, faculty, and other staff on instruments and biomedical research equipment (e.g. balances, HPLC, centrifuges, incubators, materials testers, microscopes/imaging systems, data acquisition systems and associated software) as well as on standard operating procedures.
• Ensures procedures for safe use of labs, instruments and equipment according to established procedures and specifications are followed.
• Assists with developing, purchasing materials and equipment, setting up, implementing laboratory and hands-on activities for classes/projects.
• Aids student teams to realize prototypes of senior projects, including purchasing tasks.
• Provide support on college initiatives, such as E-day and Career Fairs.
• Stocks chemical, biological, and instrumentation labs, including use of appropriate purchasing systems.
• Maintains chemical Inventory and hazardous waste programs in compliance with institutional Environmental Heath and Safety (EHS).
• Coordinates lab safety and disposal of hazardous materials for chemical and biological labs in the College of Engineering.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree