Laboratory Instrumentation Specialist for Research & Training

William & Mary; Williamsburg, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

William & Mary’s Applied Research Center seeks a part-time Laboratory & Research Specialist to operate and support advanced scientific instrumentation used in multidisciplinary research and teaching. You will train users, assist with setup, calibration, and routine maintenance.

The technician will collaborate with ARC staff, faculty, students, and researchers to troubleshoot equipment, optimize measurements, and document procedures to ensure reliable operation and high-quality data.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience operating, supporting, maintaining, or troubleshooting scientific instrumentation.
• Willingness to learn multiple analytical techniques and instrumentation platforms.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with laboratory users.
• Relevant experience may be acquired through employment, military or government service, technical or vocational training, education, or other practical experience.
• Preferred: experience with SEM/EDS, AFM, FTIR/Raman spectroscopy, XRD, or mass spectrometry.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support scientific instrumentation used for research, teaching, and analytical services.
• Train and assist faculty, students, researchers, and other users in proper instrument operation.
• Assist with instrument setup, optimization, calibration, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
• Perform or assist with sample preparation, data collection, and routine analysis.
• Help maintain instrument performance, laboratory procedures, training materials, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers, vendors, and service personnel as needed.

Skills

Instrument operation

Analytical techniques

Problem solving

Education

Technical or vocational training

Tools

SEM/FESEM

EDS

AFM

XRD

ToF-SIMS

Job description

William & Mary’s Applied Research Center seeks a part-time Laboratory & Research Specialist to operate and support advanced scientific instrumentation used in multidisciplinary research and teaching. You will train users, assist with setup, calibration, and routine maintenance.

The technician will collaborate with ARC staff, faculty, students, and researchers to troubleshoot equipment, optimize measurements, and document procedures to ensure reliable operation and high-quality data.