Part-Time Laboratory Instrumentation Specialist

William & Mary; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The Applied Research Center at William & Mary invites applications for a part-time Laboratory & Research Specialist to support advanced scientific instrumentation used in multidisciplinary research and teaching. The role involves operating instruments, training users, and maintaining equipment.

The successful candidate will have experience with scientific instrumentation and enjoy helping researchers and students use lab equipment effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience operating or supporting scientific instrumentation.
• Ability to learn multiple analytical techniques.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support laboratory instrumentation used for research and teaching.
• Train and assist faculty, students, researchers, and other users in proper operation of equipment.
• Assist with instrument setup, calibration, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
• Perform sample preparation, data collection, and routine analysis.

Skills

Instrumentation operation

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

Optical microscopy

SEM/EDS

AFM

FTIR/Raman

XRD

Job description

The Applied Research Center at William & Mary invites applications for a part-time Laboratory & Research Specialist to support advanced scientific instrumentation used in multidisciplinary research and teaching. The role involves operating instruments, training users, and maintaining equipment.

The successful candidate will have experience with scientific instrumentation and enjoy helping researchers and students use lab equipment effectively.