Earth Sciences Lab & Field Equipment Specialist

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo in Buffalo, NY seeks an Instructional Support Technician to support student instruction and faculty research. Responsibilities include inventorying assets, managing equipment loans, maintaining lab facilities, and training users across departments.

The role also involves coordinating the departmental van fleet, preparing reports for the Chair, and assisting with field training preparations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geology or related field with 2 years experience in a research or instructional setting.
• Valid Class D driver's license to operate a motor vehicle or demonstrate capability to meet transportation requirements.
• Master's degree in geology / earth sciences.
• Knowledge of geochemistry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain department asset inventory including rock samples, GPS units and field training tools.
• Manage loan process for equipment and tools to faculty, post-docs, students and staff.
• Oversee and maintain lab facilities and equipment (e.g., table saw, band saw, microscopes, GPR, pH meters, centrifuge, balances).
• Train students, postdocs, faculty and staff to use facilities and equipment.
• Manage departmental van fleet, scheduling, keys, and maintenance via shared calendar.
• Assemble technical data and write reports about resource use and condition for the Chair.

Education

Bachelor's degree in geology or related field

Master's degree in geology / earth sciences

Job description

University at Buffalo in Buffalo, NY seeks an Instructional Support Technician to support student instruction and faculty research. Responsibilities include inventorying assets, managing equipment loans, maintaining lab facilities, and training users across departments.

The role also involves coordinating the departmental van fleet, preparing reports for the Chair, and assisting with field training preparations.