Instructional Lab Support Specialist - Physics

Yale Cancer Center; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 120,500; Full time

Job summary

Yale Cancer Center in New Haven is seeking an instructional labs specialist to support teaching labs, equipment fabrication, safety/compliance, and community outreach. You will report to the Director, Instructional Labs and work across facilities, safety, and demonstrations.

Requirements include a BS or MS in Physics or Engineering and at least three years of related work experience. The role emphasizes safety leadership, collaboration with faculty, and developing innovative instructional

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience teaching introductory physics, with an emphasis on experimental equipment and apparatus.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, employing sound judgment and critical-thinking skills, especially with respect to experimental apparatus and repairs.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and oral form, with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Acts as project leader for Instructional Technology projects.
• Maintains operating systems, applications, web services, and content on the department’s servers.
• Develops and reports on metrics that measure usage, reliability and client satisfaction for all technology services.

Skills

Intro Physics Teaching

Lab Equipment Troubleshooting

Safety & Compliance

Communication

Independent Working

Education

BS or MS in Physics or Engineering

Job description

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!

Overview

Reporting to the Director, Instructional Labs and involved faculty, this position will support all aspects of the Instructional Lab team by working across facilities, equipment fabrication and maintenance, instructional development and innovation, safety, compliance, and exciting community outreach. Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

Operations and Compliance

Teaching Support

• Support the teaching of department lab and lecture courses (including equipment prep, breakdown, storage, routine and on-demand repair, and fabrication).
• Identify new approaches to teaching for use in the instructional lab curriculum
• Provide on-demand assistance to lab instructors, teaching fellows, and students during class times
• Assume lead role in the development, innovation, organization, maintenance, and construction of physics demonstrations; partner with faculty to furnish their demonstration requests, including procurement
• Safety and Compliance:
  • Regularly complete required safety, training, and certifications; maintain as necessary
  • Assume leadership and ownership of laboratory safety for students, and ensure compliance, including the maintenance and safe operation of the student Van der Graaff proton accelerator
  • Provide annual safety training to matriculating students

Facilities Management

• Maintain and organize instructional lab storage spaces and repair facilities

Leadership/Development/Administration

• Serve as Vice-Chair, Outreach Committee, with a focus on developing and coordinating STEM-focused events for the Greater New Haven community, some of which may require evening and weekend commitments
• Attend training and informational conferences; develop relationships and connections externally

Required Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience teaching introductory physics, with an emphasis on experimental equipment and apparatus.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, employing sound judgment and critical-thinking skills, especially with respect to experimental apparatus and effect repairs of mechanical or electrical nature.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and oral form, with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, within a team/group, and with diverse populations, both internal and external Intermediate or expert level technical knowledge (Mac, PC), specifically word processing, spreadsheets, computer interfacing, and data acquisition techniques and packages.
• Ability to walk between multiple locations across campus Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Hands‑on instrumentation or equipment‑building experience
• Introductory teaching or lab instruction experience
• Basic coding/software skills (Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB)
• Physics or engineering background
• Interest in education and student engagement
• 1.BS or MS in Physics, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Extensive experience with equipment maintenance and repair, familiar with the construction and operation of scientific apparatus and instruments.

Principal Responsibilities

• Acts as a project leader for Instructional Technology projects.
• Provides consultation and makes recommendations for allocation of resources, product selection, and priorities.
• Delivers technical expertise and provides recommendation in researching, evaluating and implementing new instructional technologies.
• Provides high-level service for existing instructional technologies and projects, as well as high-end support for all instructional technology systems and other multimedia activities.
• Manages operating systems, applications, web services, and content on the department’s servers.
• Maintains in depth knowledge of existing and emerging instructional technologies.
• Develops and reports on metrics that measure usage, reliability and client satisfaction for all technology services provided.
• Manages relationships with internal and external clients, outside vendors, consultants and peer institutions.
• Maintains highest possible degree of service and responsiveness in complex, multi‑vendor, multiplatform environment.
• Consults with faculty to assess instructional technology needs. Develops and implements solutions to meet those needs.
• Provides training on the usage of instructional technologies, and other software and hardware.
• Manages assigned project tasks to ensure timely and high quality outcomes. Provides regular status reports on assigned projects.
• Supervises temporary and student workers.
• May perform others duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree and at least three years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Posting Date

05/12/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Supervisor; Senior Associate (P5)

Salary Range

$68,000.00 - $120,500.00

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

On-site

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre‑employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent on the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Note

Yale University is a tobacco‑free campus.