Part-Time Instrumentation Specialist II - Lab Equipment

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking an Electronic Specialist II for a 75% (part-time) role in the CAS Tech Services. The position provides technical support, maintenance, calibration, and design services for diverse teaching and research instrumentation across biology, veterinary medicine, and agriculture divisions.

Onsite work in Knoxville, TN with a focus on complex lab equipment. The role requires hands-on electronics repair, ability to design prototypical instruments, and strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience in electronic repair.
• Knowledge of electronics theory.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent mechanical, electrical, and electronic aptitude.
• Ability to read and design electronic and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support and repair for complex research, medical, and teaching instrumentation.
• Maintains, repairs, and calibrates equipment such as microscopy, spectroscopy, balances, incubators, and other electronic instrumentation.
• Designs prototypical instruments and retrofit/repurpose existing equipment, and installs control systems.

Skills

Electronics theory

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Drawing interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational or technical training

Job description

University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking an Electronic Specialist II for a 75% (part-time) role in the CAS Tech Services. The position provides technical support, maintenance, calibration, and design services for diverse teaching and research instrumentation across biology, veterinary medicine, and agriculture divisions.

Onsite work in Knoxville, TN with a focus on complex lab equipment. The role requires hands-on electronics repair, ability to design prototypical instruments, and strong