Lab Instrumentation & Systems Specialist – Research Tech

DGS Office of External Affairs

Williamsburg (VA)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 39,000

Part time

7 days ago

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Job summary

The Applied Research Center at William & Mary seeks a part-time Laboratory Research Specialist to support the operation, maintenance, and improvement of scientific instrumentation and laboratory systems. The role involves troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, equipment installation, and general technical support for research and teaching laboratories.

The successful candidate will perform hands-on technical work with mechanical, electrical, vacuum, pneumatic, and other laboratory

Qualifications

Hands-on experience maintaining, repairing, installing, or troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, laboratory, or industrial equipment.
Ability to diagnose technical problems and develop practical solutions.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a laboratory environment.
Effective communication and organizational skills.
Experience with scientific or research instrumentation, high-vacuum systems, pneumatic systems, or electrical troubleshooting preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the operation, maintenance, and improvement of scientific instrumentation and laboratory systems.
Troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, equipment installation, and general technical support for research and teaching laboratories.
Hands-on technical work with mechanical, electrical, vacuum, pneumatic, and other laboratory systems.
Work both independently and collaboratively.