STEM Laboratory Technician

Rowan College at Burlington County•Mount Laurel, NJ

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The STEM Laboratory Technician is responsible for providing personal, qualified laboratory assistance to the STEM laboratories. The primary responsibility is to prepare a series of laboratory preparations and the instructor's assistance related to specific content areas of chemistry. This is a Support Staff Union position as stated in the Support Staff collective bargaining agreement Grade Level 9.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred; consideration for Bachelor’s Degree in Physics
One (1) to two (2) years of technician experience directly related to the Engineering and/or Physics educational laboratories
Ability to provide support and assistance in educational Engineering and Physics laboratory facilities
Ability to calibrate, troubleshoot and maintain equipment in the Engineering and Physics laboratory facilities
Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of Physics and Basic Engineering Principles, as well as direct experience in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering laboratory facilities

Nice To Haves

Experience with electrical engineering equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer, multimeters, etc.), 3D printers, CNC machines, Festo trainers, Arduino boards, soldering; experience with telescopes and power tools also a plus
Experience with relevant software (e.g. CAD, Autodesk Fusion, Multisim, IdeaMaker, Cura, Solidworks, GNU Octave, Arduino)

Responsibilities

Prepare, set up, and test laboratory experiments for Engineering (Electrical and Mechanical), Physics, and Physical Science courses
Assemble, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment, including electrical, mechanical, and physics equipment
Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning equipment, experimental setups, and instrumentation
Ensure all laboratory activities comply with established safety standards and procedures
Maintain organized inventory of laboratory equipment, tools, and consumable materials; work with Lab Supervisor reorder supplies as needed
Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance, lab setups, and safety inspections
Coordinate preparation and breakdown of multiple lab sessions across different disciplines and schedules
Utilize relevant software and tools to support lab activities
Perform basic fabrication and technical tasks such as wiring circuits, soldering, and using 3D printers, scanners, CNC machines, hand or power tools
Ensure laboratory spaces remain clean, organized, and functional for instructional use
Adapt lab setups and materials to meet varying course requirements and instructional needs
Follow the Right –To- Know law as it applies to the Engineering, Physics and Physical Science.
Prepare, properly label and store all solutions required in the related laboratory courses.
Receive and check in purchased materials.
Prepare recommendations for equipment purchase for the Engineering, Physics and Physical Science labs and related areas.
Meet with appropriate faculty and the area Supervisor on a regular basis for communication and coordination.
Coordinate with the College Chemical Hygiene Safety Officer to train full time faculty and adjuncts teaching in the laboratory of the related areas according to the Right- To- Know law.
Train any students that are hired to work in the related laboratories.
Other related duties as assigned.
The primary and most important overall responsibility of all employees is to provide service in a pleasant, helpful, and effective manner to our students and other members of the College community.