Scientific Instrument Technician

Texas State University • San Marcos, TX

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About The Position

The scientific instrument technician provides education and research support for a variety of science and engineering related disciplines and is responsible for all aspects of scientific instrumentation management including technical support, user training, safety, research capability development, and associated documentation for Shared Research Operations ( SRO ) laboratories.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or doctoral degree in a physical science, life science, engineering or closely related field.
• Experience working in demanding technical environments (e.g. cleanroom, national lab, research center, Ultra High Vacuum equipment cluster, quality control/assurance lab, histology testing facility, chemical synthesis plant/refinery, equipment manufacturer).
• Experience with optical microscopy, electron microscopy, scanning probe microscopy, spectroscopy, spectrometry, magnetic characterization and/or electrical characterization.
• Experience with soft materials/life science sample preparation for optical and/or electron microscopy.
• Experience with inorganic/materials science sample preparation for optical and/or electron microscopy.
• Experience with laser scanning confocal microscopy and associated sample preparation protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time