Laboratory Technician - Engineering

Essex County CollegeNewark, NJ, US

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Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Chairperson of Mathematics, Engineering Technologies and Computer Sciences Division or designee, the Laboratory Technician is responsible for the maintenance, preparation and repair of the laboratory equipment, facilities and computer systems in the Center for Technology.

This position offers a competitive starting salary of $50,000, along with a comprehensive college benefits package.Benefits include :

Health, dental, and vision coverage
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Pension and retirement plans
Tuition waiver programs
Opportunities for professional growth

Be part of a collaborative and mission-driven college community. Supervisory Role Duties & Responsibilities 1. Maintain, prepare and repair the electronics, robotics, mechanical, civil, architecture, computer and other departmental laboratories, as requested.2. Prepare, gather and make available materials needed for laboratories.3. Set up and take down laboratory equipment.4. Maintain electronic inventory of test equipment, tools, components and related CFT assets.5. Repair and calibrate test equipment including power supplies, signal generators, multi-meters and all academic equipment in the CFT building.6. Prepare, test set-up and component set for performance of lab procedures, as requested by faculty.7. Assist college staff in the proper use of lab facilities.8. Assist in the laboratory during instruction, as assigned.9. Assist college staff and faculty in the CFT building with operational needs, including supplies and equipment.10. Maintain electronic system log and maintenance schedule for all lab equipment.11. Prepare CFT related purchase requisitions to maintain and upgrade lab equipment.12. Prepare Perkins related and other grant purchase requisitions and oversee the delivery, installation and maintenance of the equipment.13. Prepare routine, special and ancillary reports as required. This includes ongoing inventory, purchase requisitions and maintenance logs.14. Perform other related duties as required. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be

met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and

functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall :

Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.

Sit, stand and walk / move from place to place for required periods of

time.

Move between buildings.

Speak and hear, communicate using telephone and / or walkie talkie.

Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception

along with the ability to focus vision.

Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and

vocabulary.

Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle

objects and operate tools, including but not limited to, computers,

keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls.

Bend, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift. Additional Requirements Minimum Qualifications Experience (number of years), Knowledge and / or Abilities 1. Associate’s degree.2. Demonstrated knowledge of electronic, mechanical and computer lab hardware and software.3. Working knowledge of computer software applications, preferably the Microsoft Office suite of applications.4. Excellent interpersonal skills.5. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.6. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment. Education Requirements Associate’s Degree Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver’s license, etc.) Preferred Qualifications Experience (number of years), Knowledge and / or Abilities 1. Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Applied Sciences, Engineering or a related area.2. One or more years’ experience in a laboratory environment.3. Demonstrated knowledge of CAD, electronics, computer science or other technology related educational software. Education Requirements Associate’s Degree Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver’s license, etc.)

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