Science Laboratory Technician III - Aviation

CHESS•Albuquerque, NM

3d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Lab Supervisor, this position is responsible for preparing and issuing materials, supplies, and equipment to support laboratory instruction. The technician assists faculty with non-instructional matters during laboratory sessions, manages the budget for consumable supplies, and plans and executes purchases. Key duties include inventorying supplies, materials, and equipment, maintaining organization and proper storage, coordinating waste disposal, and ensuring laboratory safety. The role also involves transferring equipment between campuses, performing minor calibration, maintenance, and repair of equipment, and managing instructional computers and software. Additionally, the technician assists in developing new instructional demonstrations. Exposure to hazardous materials and handling heavy loads may be required. This position may be hired into one or more science disciplines.

Requirements

Completion of post-secondary coursework in science field or equivalent and two (2) year directly related higher education or commercial science laboratory experience.

Nice To Haves

Airframe and Power Plant Certification or able to receive within 1 year
At least 1 year in the related field or education
Requires use of Aircraft Mechanic Hand tools and Power Equipment
Able to lift at least 50 pounds
Must be able to maintain live Aircraft and Trainers
Able to climb ladders
Clean Driving record and able to get Forklift certified.

Responsibilities

Setting up and breaking down experiment and demonstrations of considerable difficulty in various laboratories on various campuses.
Transport laboratory equipment, supplies and/or other materials between labs and campuses as needed.
Assist instructors with assembling, locating, and planning new and revised lab demonstrations for lecture classes.
Clean, maintain, and prepare the laboratory work space, equipment and supplies.
Set up, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
Know the appropriate use of the equipment, facilities and materials that are needed for the students’ work and ensure the items are being used properly.
Provide technical and instructional support to the instructors in both a laboratory and classroom setting.
Maintain various science equipment, computers and printers; repair broken items or arrange for equipment repair and replacement; order new and replacement equipment and supplies; update software, provide basic computer maintenance and upkeep of computers and printers.
Coordinate or provide lab maintenance, safety, and hazard communication on various campuses; sweep and mop facilities and stockrooms, ensure that fire extinguishers, lab hoods, eye washes, and lab showers are code compliant and operational, assist with hazard communication, including updated SDS, review experiments and demonstrations for safety considerations.
Other job related duties as assigned.
Supervisory responsibilities for one (1) work-study to include hiring and training.