Baldwin Wallace University-posted about 2 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Berea, OH
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The Technical Specialist and Lab Technician provides direct support for academic and research laboratories in the School of Science and Engineering, primarily in the Departments of Computer Science and Engineering. This role is responsible for the design, fabrication, repair, and safe functioning of laboratory equipment. The technician also provides guidance regarding safe equipment operation and implementation of laboratory procedures, including the fabrication lab and maker space. Additionally, the technician collaborates with the safety officer in the School to provide training and ensure compliance with internal and established (government) safety standards.

  • Communicate with faculty and students to assess their laboratory needs
  • Serve as a consultant to students and faculty on academic and research and design projects
  • Prioritize, plan and execute assigned projects with minimal supervision
  • Set up laboratory activities in collaboration with faculty member(s)
  • Design and build custom apparatus, develop and communicate a standard procedure for operation, and provide appropriate training as necessary
  • Install, configure, and interface equipment and/or work with external vendors/suppliers
  • Perform calibrations of instrumentation or work with external sources
  • Repair, rebuild and/or restore electronic and mechanical equipment or work with external sources
  • Demonstrate effective and safe use of laboratory equipment and instrumentation
  • Develop and maintain documentation for equipment, including safety protocols
  • Maintain Engineering and Computer Science laboratory spaces used in direct support of academic programs
  • Order equipment, supplies, and services in support of academic programs
  • Make recommendations for laboratory equipment and instrumentation, and related operational and capital expenses
  • Develop, maintain, and audit Engineering and Computer Science inventory system for laboratory supplies and consumables
  • Monitor supplies budget(s) and inform annual operating budget process
  • Supervise student workers
  • Attend training seminars, classes, and conferences that support the duties of the position
  • Support academic outreach efforts
  • Work in conjunction with faculty, staff, and students to achieve and maintain safety compliance
  • Coordinate the laboratory safety efforts
  • Disseminate information about and encourage compliance with safety standards
  • In consultation with the Safety Officer, provide or assist in arrangement of training for students, faculty, and staff pertaining to safety protocols and regulations for laboratory equipment
  • Two or four-year degree in engineering, computing, or technology related field
  • Two years of manufacturing experience or equivalent training
  • Knowledge of engineering and computing equipment and practices
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, students, faculty, and staff as well as outside agencies
  • Desired experience in one or more of the following: Metal machining and wood working
  • Welding
  • Soldering
  • Robotics and platforms: Raspberry Pi, Arduino Electronics
  • Additive Manufacturing
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