On-Site Instrumentation Technician – Lab Calibration

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. in Wichita, KS, is seeking a skilled technician for NIAR’s Full Scale Structural Test team.

This onsite, full-time role supports installation, calibration, maintenance, and repair of laboratory equipment, with supervision of students and documentation responsibilities. You will troubleshoot, conduct analytical testing, and help ensure safe, accurate, and reliable testing operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate and maintain equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and analytical testing.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students on research projects.
• Prepare reports and records; update laboratory procedures.
• Provide training to staff on process implementation.

Skills

Calibration knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Analytical testing

Documentation

Safety procedures

Data collection

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measurement equipment

Laboratory tools

Data collection methods

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. in Wichita, KS, is seeking a skilled technician for NIAR’s Full Scale Structural Test team.

This onsite, full-time role supports installation, calibration, maintenance, and repair of laboratory equipment, with supervision of students and documentation responsibilities. You will troubleshoot, conduct analytical testing, and help ensure safe, accurate, and reliable testing operations.