Instrumentation Specialist
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Job Title
Instrumentation SpecialistAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
BiologyProposed Minimum Salary
$29.00 hourlyJob Location
College Station TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect Excellence Leadership Loyalty Integrity and Selfless Service.
Who We Are
The Department of Biology at Texas A&M University is responsible for research and teaching within the vast disciplines of the biological sciences from molecular cell biology to ecology and evolutionary biology. Our faculty perform cutting edge research in a wide array of biological sciences in the laboratory and in the field. Our graduate research programs prepare scientists for careers in academia industry and government and enhance our understanding of the central role of biological systems in the global environment. Our undergraduate students gain a firm foundation in modern biological sciences to prepare them for a multitude of careers that depend on a solid understanding of biology. To learn more please visit us at https://www.bio. We Want
The Instrumentation Specialist will provide the maintenance repair and modification and calibration of departmental biological laboratory instrumentation. The selected candidate will troubleshoot and oversee the repair of research and teaching laboratory equipment used in the Biology Department and provide training when necessary. If the description sounds exciting to you we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity to join our team.
What You Need to Know
Salary: $29.00 an hour
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree or any equivalent combination of training and experience
Five years of experience in operating and maintaining scientific instrumentation
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of word processing spreadsheet and database applications
Experience with scientific instrumentation or equivalent field
Good manual dexterity
Excellent color vision and hearing abilities are essential for this role due to the nature of the tasks involved
Ability to lift moderately heavy objects ability to exert heavy force
Must be able to use and move the equipment required in essential duties
Must be able to maneuver around equipment and through labs
Preferred Qualifications:
Two years in BioMedical electronics and instrumentation repair
High level comprehension of scientific fields
Extremely adaptable to a wide variety of maintenance conditions
Knowledge of computers and interfaces
Skills with electromechanical equipment and hand tools
Refrigeration repair experience/certification
Responsibilities:
Testing & Repair: Test and repair nonfunctional teaching and research laboratory instrumentation. Test and evaluate laboratory instrumentation systems of all sorts including electronic systems data systems mechanical systems hydraulic systems plumbing systems vacuum systems alarm systems environmental control systems and 20 & 80 refrigeration units to determine feasibility of repair or need for replacement. Complete miscellaneous building maintenance such as hanging shelves and pictures and repairing locks and office equipment.
Preventative Maintenance: Complete equipment maintenance including periodic preventative maintenance on a wide variety of scientific research and teaching instrumentation. The types of equipment include but are not limited to autoclaves printers incubators centrifuges ultracentrifuges electronic balances mechanical balances shakers electrophoresis power supplies water baths liquid scintillation counters and spectrophotometers and 20 & 80 refrigeration units. Advise faculty and staff regarding operation and maintenance of scientific instrumentation. Be a primary contact for all departmental autoclaves. Coordinate preventative maintenance (PM) and repair on all departmental autoclaves. Responsible for sterile indicator testing analysis and problem solving.
Administration: Enter data of work orders. Maintain inventory of parts and supplies ordering parts as needed. Continuously update reference materials to allow uptodate repair information and supply catalogs. Maintain a computerized preventive maintenance schedule of primary departmental equipment.
Equipment Fabrication & Installation: Commission calibrate and install new instrumentation in accordance with manufacturers specifications. Design and fabricate special purpose equipment for laboratory needs using whatever materials necessary as required by the faculty and staff.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Supervision: Supervise and train entry level technicians to perform preventative maintenance on a wide variety of scientific instrumentation and research equipment.
Why Texas A&M University
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions Core Values and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university such as sporting and cultural events stateoftheart recreation facilities the Bush Library and Museum and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable costofliving and no long commutes.
Automatically enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
