Technician III-IV

University of Maine System•Brunswick, ME

4d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician III/IV performs advanced manufacturing, laboratory, and testing operations supporting applied research and development at the Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC). The position independently executes complex manufacturing and testing activities, maintains laboratory operations, troubleshoots specialized equipment, and ensures compliance with quality and safety standards. It serves as a senior technical resource, providing guidance to junior staff and collaborating with engineers, scientists, faculty, and students on research in advanced manufacturing, composites, transportation infrastructure, defense, marine, and emerging technologies. The role supports ASCC’s advanced manufacturing and research facility in Brunswick, Maine, including large-scale additive manufacturing systems, materials processing, specimen fabrication, laboratory testing, and research operations for government, industry, and academic programs. The position is soft-money funded. Typical hiring ranges are up to $80,000 for Technician III and up to $90,000 for Technician IV. Access to information regulated under U.S. Export Control regulations is required, so the employee must qualify as a U.S. Person under those regulations. Applicants must submit a cover letter describing their experience, interests, and suitability, along with a resume or curriculum vitae. Final-stage candidates will be asked for references. Applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on November 13, 2026, for full consideration. The successful applicant is subject to background screening and a post-offer physical.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in engineering technology, manufacturing, materials science, mechanical engineering technology, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
Demonstrated experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, industrial, or technical environment.
Demonstrated experience independently operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing laboratory or manufacturing equipment.
Experience conducting standardized laboratory or manufacturing processes within a quality-controlled environment.
Strong mechanical aptitude and experience using power tools, industrial equipment, and specialized laboratory instrumentation.
Experience interpreting engineering drawings, technical documentation, and written laboratory procedures.
Working knowledge of OSHA requirements, laboratory safety practices, environmental compliance, chemical management, PPE requirements, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
Strong organizational, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to safely lift, move, and handle materials, equipment, and test specimens consistent with laboratory operations.
Must qualify as a U.S. Person under U.S. Export Control regulations.
Technician III: typically requires approximately 7–10 years of progressively responsible laboratory, manufacturing, or industrial technical experience; ability to independently perform complex work with minimal supervision and guide junior technicians and students.
Technician IV: typically requires 10 or more years of progressively responsible laboratory, manufacturing, or industrial technical experience; demonstrated expertise leading complex operations, mentoring staff, improving operations, coordinating laboratory activities, and serving as a subject matter expert.
Submit a cover letter and resume or curriculum vitae; candidates reaching the final stages must provide reference names and contact information.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, materials science, or a related discipline.
Experience working in an ISO-17025, ISO-9001, or similarly accredited laboratory.
Experience with composites, polymers, metals, structural materials, additive manufacturing, robotics, transportation infrastructure, defense, marine, or offshore research programs.
Experience with data acquisition systems, laboratory software, quality management systems, or laboratory automation.
Experience supporting equipment commissioning, laboratory start-up activities, or facility operations.
Experience mentoring technicians, students, or laboratory personnel.

Responsibilities

Independently perform complex manufacturing, laboratory, and testing operations supporting applied research and development.
Maintain laboratory operations and independently operate, maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair specialized laboratory or manufacturing equipment.
Conduct standardized laboratory or manufacturing processes in a quality-controlled environment.
Support materials processing, specimen fabrication, laboratory testing, large-scale additive manufacturing systems, and research operations.
Ensure compliance with laboratory quality and safety standards, including applicable safety and environmental practices.
Provide technical guidance to junior technicians and students; mentor technical staff as appropriate to the level.
Collaborate with engineers, scientists, faculty, and students on research programs.
At Technician IV level, lead complex laboratory operations, coordinate laboratory activities, implement operational improvements, and serve as subject matter expert for specialized equipment, manufacturing systems, and testing operations.