Part-Time Lab & Instrumentation Specialist for Research

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

William & Mary seeks a part-time Laboratory & Research Specialist to support advanced scientific instrumentation used in multidisciplinary research and teaching.

The position assists with instrument operation, user training, sample analysis, instrument optimization, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting. The specialist will collaborate with ARC staff, faculty, students, researchers, and other users to ensure reliable operation and high-quality measurements.

Qualifications

• Experience operating, supporting, maintaining, or troubleshooting scientific instrumentation.
• Willingness to learn multiple analytical techniques and platforms.
• Ability to work independently and with laboratory users.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support instrumentation for research, teaching, and services.
• Train faculty, students, researchers, and users in proper operation.
• Assist with setup, optimization, calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Perform sample prep, data collection, and routine analysis.
• Maintain documentation, procedures, and training materials.
• Coordinate with manufacturers, vendors, and service personnel.
• Support shared instrumentation facilities and lab organization.
• Assist with research projects aligned with ARC mission.

Skills

Instrumentation support

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Communication

Tools

Optical microscopy

SEM/FESEM

EDS

Profilometry

AFM

FTIR

Raman

XRD

ToF-SIMS

Data analysis software

Job description

William & Mary seeks a part-time Laboratory & Research Specialist to support advanced scientific instrumentation used in multidisciplinary research and teaching.

The position assists with instrument operation, user training, sample analysis, instrument optimization, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting. The specialist will collaborate with ARC staff, faculty, students, researchers, and other users to ensure reliable operation and high-quality measurements.