Sr Laboratory Specialist

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

9d•$64,200 - $96,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) is seeking an innovative Senior Laboratory Specialist to join the Target Fabrication Group within the Experimental Division. The successful candidate will assemble millimeter-scale targets used in experiments conducted at the OMEGA Laser Facility. The role supports small-scale, complex research projects; organizes research materials and supplies; maintains equipment and job-related apparatus; and provides technical guidance to staff on problems, procedures, and special projects. The position involves assembling millimeter-scale components in a cleanroom, developing and installing laboratory operating procedures, and developing or modifying test methods. The specialist selects procedures for data collection and handling, and develops or arranges computer programs for data conversions and statistical treatment. The role also independently operates complex scientific equipment to develop critical research data; designs or collaborates on sophisticated research equipment; and evaluates equipment performance, making design changes or developing new approaches to its use. The specialist coordinates service support, including equipment repair, requisitioning supplies and research materials, and minor construction. The role also recommends expenditures for major laboratory equipment and construction and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Soldering millimeter-scale components in a cleanroom environment is preferred.
Knowledge of operating and troubleshooting vacuum deposition systems in cleanroom environments is preferred.
Skill in operating vacuum leak instrumentation is preferred.
Knowledge of compressed gas systems is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree and 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
PhD preferred.
Soldering millimeter-scale components in a cleanroom environment.
Knowledge of operating and troubleshooting vacuum deposition systems in cleanroom environments.
Skill in operating vacuum leak instrumentation.
Knowledge of compressed gas systems.

Responsibilities

Assemble millimeter-scale targets and components for experiments conducted at the OMEGA Laser Facility in a cleanroom environment.
Support small-scale, complex research projects.
Organize research materials and supplies.
Maintain equipment and job-related apparatus.
Provide guidance to staff on technical problems, procedures, and special projects.
Develop and install laboratory operating procedures.
Develop and modify test methods; select procedures for data collection and handling; and develop or arrange computer programs for data conversions and statistical treatment.
Independently operate complex scientific equipment to develop critical research data.
Design or collaborate in designing sophisticated research equipment.
Evaluate research equipment performance, make design changes, or develop new approaches for equipment use.
Coordinate service support, including equipment repair, requisitioning supplies and research materials, and minor construction.
Recommend expenditures for major laboratory equipment and construction.
Perform other duties as assigned.