Technician I or II

Texas A&M•College Station, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Fischer Engineering Design Center invites applicants for a full-time Laboratory Technician who, under general supervision, performs a variety of clearly-defined technical functions that support academic projects, academic teaching and research operations in Zachry Labs. Primary areas of focus are/include the Prototyping Center (3D printing, laser cutting, PCB fabrication, foam/composite fabrication) and the Design Studio (Equipment Checkout, space management/organization, oversight of Senior Design teams). Assistance to the Fabrication Shop (manual and CNC equipment, welding) and FEDC Administration (website development, scheduling software, data storage/management) will be as needed. Technician will work as part of a team and their specific area(s) of focus will complement the group expertise. Their roll will be a combination of assisting with tasked duties along with independent duties as experience allows.

Requirements

Technician I: High school Diploma with 2 years of related experience. Or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Technician II: High school Diploma and 3 years of related experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must comply with lab safety PPE requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with 3D printing, laser cutting, and PCB fabrication.
Experience managing a space with multiple and diverse-needs users.
Experience evaluating and implementing lab safety requirements.
Experience working with diverse groups of customers.
Experience working in STEM environment.
Experience in setup, organization, and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies.
Experience in troubleshooting and repairing equipment and machinery.
Experience constructing, assembling, operating and modifying equipment and machinery.
Experience in daily interaction with faculty, students and staff in a diverse learning environment.
Experience in assisting and facilitating lab users on academic or research projects.
Experience in assisting with planning and supervising of technical operations, including supervision of student workers.
Experience in maintaining facility and common areas.
Experience in maintaining reference materials, SDS, calibration, safety data forms, shop/lab safety.
Experience assisting student teams on project designs and build processes.
Experience creating custom prototypes for complex projects.
Experience developing and instruction of training materials/courses.
Experience with data collection, retention, and manipulation.
Experience with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and WordPress.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of clearly-defined technical functions that support academic projects, academic teaching and research operations in Zachry Labs.
Focus on the Prototyping Center (3D printing, laser cutting, PCB fabrication, foam/composite fabrication).
Focus on the Design Studio (Equipment Checkout, space management/organization, oversight of Senior Design teams).
Assistance to the Fabrication Shop (manual and CNC equipment, welding) and FEDC Administration (website development, scheduling software, data storage/management) will be as needed.
Work as part of a team and their specific area(s) of focus will complement the group expertise.
Combination of assisting with tasked duties along with independent duties as experience allows.

Benefits

Competitive medical insurance benefits through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Prescription coverage by Express Scripts.
Options for Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
A defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with 8.25% employer contribution.
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
Generous paid time off with holidays, vacation and sick leave.
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
Tuition assistance and Educational release time to further your academic pursuits.
Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs that provide opportunities for employees to engage in health and fitness.
Wellness release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.