The Lab Specialist - Physics/Engineering provides highly skilled technical support to faculty and co-workers across multiple disciplines. Key responsibilities include organizing, preparing, and breaking down Physics and Engineering experiments and related exercises. Oversee the upkeep of the prep lab, classroom spaces. Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment, and other materials needed for daily operations of the lab and assigned space. Trains lab technicians to assist in experiment preparation/breakdown and prep lab/classroom maintenance, and safety procedures. Completes assigned technical du es as a Physics/Engineering laboratory specialist. Collaborates and communicates with specialists at other campuses.
This is not a research or teaching position. Lab Specialists prepare materials for lab experiments and maintain classroom and prep lab spaces.
The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends. Although this position is housed at the Northwest Campus, specialists may be scheduled at other campuses as required.
Creates instructions for how to prepare, set up, and break down experiments. Maintains experiment prep sheets, schedules, and inventories using the Laboratory Informa on Management System
Compiles and analyzes reports, statistics, and recommendations for laboratory experiments. Writes and maintains chemical recipes including disposal protocols
Provides training to science lab staff on standard laboratory techniques and protocols as directed by the Science Laboratory Supervisor. Practices appropriate lab safety procedures and looks for ways to minimize lab hazards. Cross-trains in other Division of Sciences disciplines
In partnership with the other Lab Specialists, responsible for hazardous waste disposal, including hazardous waste reports, following institutional and governmental guidelines
Provide classroom support to monitor safety as needed
Keeps SDS files up to date
Participates and coordinates the preparation and cleanup of materials and equipment for chemistry lab experiments
Assist in preparation, setup, and cleanup for lab experiments in other disciplines such as biology, microbiology, geology, or other assigned areas
Assesses classroom needs and procures materials and equipment. Purchase of materials/equipment as approved. Receives, verifies, and enters order information into the Laboratory Informa on Management System
Collaborates with science faculty and sciences laboratory supervisors to research, create, and troubleshoot classroom science experiments, and evaluate material/equipment needs. Communicates and coordinates with instructors
Utilizes and maintains specialized laboratory equipment to prepare materials for experiments and the classroom. Maintains detailed maintenance records. Creates and maintains SOPs
Provides technical support and troubleshooting equipment as needed
Participates and coordinates the cleaning and stocking of classrooms, prep areas, and Learning Lab. Identifies and oversees the beginning-of-semester and end-of- semester tasks using Smartsheet
May provide lab supervision as delegated by Laboratory Supervisors including day- to-day direction of activities and tasks of lab technicians and aides when Lab Supervisor is unavailable
Actively participate in the Division of Sciences Laboratory Specialist Working Groups
Participates in professional development and continuing education to keep up to date on changes or advances in assigned discipline
Participates in Division of Sciences outreach events
Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor
Associate degree in a closely related field of study and
One to three years of related experience in a science laboratory and
Valid Arizona driver license
or
An equivalent combination of certification, education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in physics or engineering or closely related field of study
Three to five years of laboratory-related experience in an instituition of higher learning
Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience in methodologies that are involved in the preparation of physics and engineering
Hands-on experience with 3D printers, laser cutters, soldering calipers, micrometers, air tracks, force gauges, photogates, multimeters, diffraction gratings, prisms, and thermocouples
Proper use and care of equipment, including
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Location
Tuscon, Arizona
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Biologyunmatched
Chemistryunmatched
Diffractionunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Geologyunmatched
Hazardous Materials Clean-Upunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Laboratoryunmatched
Laboratory Equipmentunmatched
Laboratory Managementunmatched
Laboratory Operationsunmatched
Laboratory Techniquesunmatched
Laser Printersunmatched
Materials Testingunmatched
Microbiologyunmatched
Needs Assessmentunmatched
Operationsunmatched
Order Processingunmatched
Physicsunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Research Laboratoryunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Solderingunmatched
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
Statisticsunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
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