Laboratory Technician - Physics

New York University; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University in New York is seeking a Laboratory Technician in the Department of Physics to operate specialized equipment and construct experiments that demonstrate physical laws. The role includes installing hardware/software and recommending revisions for review and approval by others.

The position requires a high school diploma with technical training; a Certificate of Fitness or an Associate Degree in physical science or engineering is preferred, along with 2–3 years of related

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma plus technical training.
• Experience with lab equipment and basic tools.
• Knowledge of circuits and software simulation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialized equipment to construct experiments demonstrating physical laws.
• Install and configure hardware and software for lab experiments.
• Monitor instructional space, equipment storages, and repair shop facilities; report deviations.
• Assist with laboratory experiments as required.

Skills

Lab equipment operation

Circuits

Mechanical apparatus

Software simulation

Office equipment

Education

High School diploma

Certificate of Fitness

Associate Degree in physical science or engineering

Job description

Position Summary

Arts & Science is seeking a talented Laboratory Technician to join the Department of Physics. This individual will operate specialized equipment to construct laboratory experiments demonstrating physical laws of nature. Recommend revisions to laboratory experiments for review and approval by others. Assist with laboratory experiments, as required. Perform tests to ensure that lab equipment is operating to standards. Install and configure hardware and software. Monitor instructional space, equipment storages, and repair shop facilities to ensure that standards are met and report any deviations.

Qualifications

Required Education: High School diploma and some relevant technical training. Preferred Education: Relevant certification (Certificate of Fitness). Associate Degree in physical science or engineering. Required Experience: 2-3 years of related experience at a university laboratory. Preferred Experience: Intermediate knowledge and understanding of the laws of physics. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of and ability to operate relevant lab equipment (e.g., function generators, power supplies, transducers, analog and digital circuits, mechanical apparatus and software simulation. and simple tools). Operating knowledge of standard office equipment.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is USD $39.143. This rate is based on bargaining unit contracts. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.