Nanoscale Lab Technician & Equipment Specialist

University at Albany; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Albany invites applications for the Academic Laboratory Support Specialist in the Nanoscale Science and Engineering department in Albany, NY. You will maintain the instructional infrastructure and support nanofabrication equipment for hands-on student learning.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, new equipment installation, safety compliance, training of faculty and students, and inventory management, with supervision by the AESG Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in cleanroom and semiconductor fabrication or research experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair laboratory equipment to support semiconductor education.
• Install and commission new equipment with site engineering teams.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance in lab operations.
• Train faculty, staff, and students on equipment operation and safety.
• Manage equipment inventories and preventive maintenance schedules.

Skills

Laboratory equipment knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The University at Albany invites applications for the Academic Laboratory Support Specialist in the Nanoscale Science and Engineering department in Albany, NY. You will maintain the instructional infrastructure and support nanofabrication equipment for hands-on student learning.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, new equipment installation, safety compliance, training of faculty and students, and inventory management, with supervision by the AESG Manager.