at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Department: NIAR Advanced Materials Research
Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus
Hire Type: Full Time
Pay: Commensurate with experience
Work Schedule: 30 hours per week
Export Compliance Requirement: This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.
Job Summary
Completes daily laboratory activities including, but not limited to, a variety of technical support services and project implementation tasks. Tests, repairs, maintains, and modifies research and facilities equipment and systems.
Essential Functions
Assists in management, maintenance and monitoring of facilities, equipment, and systems as required to support building operation and daily research activities, ensuring adherence to process standards and established practice. May recommend updates, as appropriate. Tests, repairs, maintains and modifies research and facilities equipment and systems. Completes experimental design, product and material selection, research equipment capacity and utilization, and tool operation and processes. Adheres to laboratory procedures, research techniques, technology, equipment and systems related research. May fabricate prototypes and other devices related to research using various tools (physical and/or digital); modifies existing equipment and devices to meet changing research requirements.
Required Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two (2) years of experience in a research laboratory or related field; Every 30 hours of college coursework can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to initiate work as a self-starter and to prioritize with time management skills
Demonstrated ability with attention to detail and analytical aptitude
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and as team player; work in an environment that builds people, engages the community, and provides customer satisfaction
Physical Requirements:
Ability to use tools, equipment, and technology necessary to do the job. This includes dexterity in instrument manipulation. Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.
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