NADP Site Instrumentation Specialist

University of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Instrumentation Technologist I at the University of Wisconsin–Madison serves as a Site Operations Specialist with NADP. This in-person role supports NADP networks, communicates with site operators, troubleshoots mechanical and electronic equipment, and coordinates supply of equipment.

You will also help ensure data quality and prepare procedural documents. A BS in a science-related field and 1–2 years of hands-on equipment experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in a science-related field preferred; 1–2 years experience working with mechanical equipment and/or serving as a project lead in a scientific setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical expertise to staff, researchers, clients, and students in the installation and use of equipment and instruments; exercises discretion and independent judgment to meet unit goals (25%).
• Ensures quality control of information in data releases for a defined research area or study by utilizing established processes (20%).
• Investigates new research processes and technology solutions in collaboration with research/clinical staff, students, and clients (5%).
• Answers questions and provides technical information regarding instrumentation to staff, researchers, clients, and students (40%).
• Designs, plans, and performs preventative and reactive maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal and safe operation (5%).
• Develops, integrates, tests, and modifies sophisticated scientific equipment to support research/clinical initiatives and unit directives (5%).

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

BS in science-related field

Tools

LoggerNet

Campbell Scientific tools

LIMS

Google Workspace

Job description

The Instrumentation Technologist I at the University of Wisconsin–Madison serves as a Site Operations Specialist with NADP. This in-person role supports NADP networks, communicates with site operators, troubleshoots mechanical and electronic equipment, and coordinates supply of equipment.

You will also help ensure data quality and prepare procedural documents. A BS in a science-related field and 1–2 years of hands-on equipment experience are preferred.