Technical Assistant: Tennessee Ion Beam Laboratory, Department of Nuclear Engineering - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

32d•Onsite

About The Position

The position provides support to The Tennessee Ion Beam Laboratory (TIBML) by troubleshooting and repairing equipment and assisting faculty and students with research equipment and experiments as well as new lab set up. Additionally, this position provides IT support by maintaining and providing maintenance on accelerator and IT equipment for TIBML.

Requirements

High school diploma
At least 6 months of relevant experience
Ability to communicate both verbally and written for coordination with supervisor, colleagues, and students.
Knowledge of safe work practices and protocols.
Working knowledge of various lab and computer equipment.
Knowledge of research and laboratory techniques.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job: standing, walking, squatting, bending, lifting.
Ability to solve problems.
Ability to provide high level diagnosis and repair of various lab equipment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
2 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

Performs and Coordinates installation, inspections, and repairs of equipment for use in TIBML.
Responsible for planned maintenance and routine calibration of instruments and equipment in TIBML.
Troubleshoots and diagnoses a broad range of scientific instrumentation and equipment
Performs high level, warranty and non-warranty, repairs of research equipment
Provides support technical instruction to students and faculty.
Moves equipment or coordinates with Facilities Services to have it safely moved between labs
Responsible for installation and assembly of new equipment and software
Daily operations of the accelerator and Implanter
Technical recording and reporting.
Coordinates installation and maintenance of computers and peripheral equipment.
Assists with annual inventory verification at TIBML
Provides assistance with the shipping and receiving function of the Department