Technician, Senior - Engineering & Physical Sciences Deans Office

University of Wyoming • Laramie, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Technician provides technical support and safety supervision for laboratories in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. The role manages, supervises, coordinates, and evaluates laboratory operations, including the design, fabrication, maintenance, repair, and operation of instruments used for educational and research purposes. The position is based on campus at the University of Wyoming in Laramie, Wyoming, and may require travel to remote research sites.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of work-related experience in the construction, repair, and maintenance of mechanical or electronic equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and a motor vehicle record compliant with the University’s Driving for University Business requirements.
• Applicants must provide the average hours worked per week for all current and previous positions so relevant part-time experience can be evaluated on a full-time equivalent basis.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States; work authorization or visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent customer service experience.
• Demonstrated experience building, troubleshooting, and repairing laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Ability to understand basic schematics and drawings.
• Demonstrated experience with laboratory safety and support.
• Strong attention to organization and detail.
• Experience using MS Office.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, build, test, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain special-purpose research fixtures, mechanical and electrical equipment, systems, and instrumentation.
• Perform advanced calibration of equipment and instruments and monitor their performance to ensure they are in proper working condition.
• Train faculty and students in laboratory safety, equipment operation, and data acquisition.
• Maintain laboratories in a safe and orderly manner and ensure laboratory materials are properly handled and stored.
• Develop and update laboratory safety procedures.
• Maintain records of hazardous materials and safety data sheets (MSDS).
• Design and implement data acquisition software for teaching and research.
• Develop and maintain equipment operation, safety, and maintenance manuals, and archive calibration records.
• Determine, recommend, and procure equipment, instruments, materials, supplies, and tools needed to meet departmental technical and research needs.
• Travel to remote research sites to support research activities.
• Serve on college and university committees as appropriate.

Benefits

• Retirement contributions, including a state contribution of over 15% of gross salary and total plan contributions exceeding 19% when combined with the mandatory employee contribution.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions and four deductible options.
• Vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents.
• Wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree