Electronic Lab Technician & Research Support

Brigham Young University; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 65,500 - 84,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Vacation and holidays

Employee assistance program

Tuition benefits

Athletic facilities

Medical/dental benefits

Disability benefits

Parental leave

Wellness program

Free on‑campus parking

UTA passes

Store discounts

Job summary

Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah seeks an Electronic Technician to repair and maintain a wide range of scientific lab equipment across campus, including biosafety cabinets, vacuum pumps, centrifuges, incubators, microscopes, and more. You’ll support teaching and research, contribute to safety standards, and help mentor student workers.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, equipment design support with LabVIEW interfacing, and collaboration with faculty to advance research needs.

Qualifications

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• Associate’s degree in Electronic/Electrical Technologies, Engineering, or Computer Science with a hardware emphasis and 5 years of experience repairing electronic instruments; OR 10 years of hands-on experience in the electronic instrumentation service field.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or a related field 5+ years of experience repairing scientific lab instruments and interfacing with computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting, Repair, and Maintenance of Scientific Lab Equipment: Perform hands‑on repair and maintenance of lab instruments and scientific equipment used in teaching and research. Specialize in maintaining biosafety cabinets (BSLs1–2).
• Student and Faculty Support in Experiential Learning: Train and mentor student employees, including those running the front desk and operating fabrication equipment.
• Development of Custom Equipment and Interfacing: Consult with faculty and students on new equipment design or modifications to support research needs. Design and construct digital and analog circuitry as needed. Provide support for computer interfacing using software such as LabVIEW.
• Technical Leadership and Campus Training: Attend BSC certification training to enable in‑house training and servicing of biological safety cabinets across campus.
• Operations, Purchasing, and Safety Compliance: Submit and track work orders, ensure timely follow‑through, and update system entries with parts used. Perform purchasing duties and submit expense reports.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Repairing electronic instruments

Basic computer proficiency

Education

Associate’s degree in Electronic/Electrical Technologies, Engineering, or Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or related field

10 years hands-on experience in electronic instrumentation service

Tools

VOMs

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

LabVIEW

Gas chromatography systems

Spectrophotometers

Mass spectrometry

Job description

Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah seeks an Electronic Technician to repair and maintain a wide range of scientific lab equipment across campus, including biosafety cabinets, vacuum pumps, centrifuges, incubators, microscopes, and more. You’ll support teaching and research, contribute to safety standards, and help mentor student workers.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, equipment design support with LabVIEW interfacing, and collaboration with faculty to advance research needs.