Part-Time Teaching Laboratory Specialist

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental保险

HSA contributions

Tuition subsidy for IU courses

Paid holidays and generous PTO

EAP

Job summary

Indiana University in Bloomington, IN seeks a part-time Lab Technician to prepare, maintain, and teardown equipment for introductory physics labs. You will support faculty and students, ensuring safety, organization, and technical readiness of lab sessions.

The role involves setting up experiments, maintaining equipment, managing supplies, and assisting with lab development and safety protocols in Swain West facilities. Remote work is not offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Coursework in physics or engineering preferred.
• Interest in maintaining lab equipment and safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, perform maintenance, and teardown of equipment used in introductory physics labs.
• Support faculty and students by ensuring lab sessions are safe, well-organized, and technically functional.
• Set up experiments, maintain equipment, manage supplies and assist with lab development and safety protocols.

Skills

Hands-on skills

Organizational skills

Electronic repair

Video editing

3D printing

Fabrication

Instructional tech

Lab systems (PASCO/Vernier)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Coursework in physics or engineering

Job description

Department

Department of Physics

Department Information

The Department of Physics is a medium-sized department in the College of Arts and Sciences, the oldest and largest academic division of Indiana University. More information about the department of Physics at Indiana University.

Job Summary

Prepares, performs maintenance, and teardown of equipment used in the introductory physics labs. Supports faculty and students by ensuring lab sessions are safe, well-organized, and technically functional. Setting up experiments, maintain equipment, managing supplies, and assisting with lab development and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED of GED)
• Coursework in physics or engineering

Skills

• Hands-on technical skills
• Strong organizational abilities
• Electronic repair skills
• Video editing
• 3D printing
• Fabrication experience
• Experience with instructional technology
• Experience with lab systems like PASCO or Vernier

Working Conditions / Demands

This position will work in a lab setting. This position requires the ability to work on schedule.

Additional Information

We prefer a non-student in this role.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana Physics labs in Swain West

Work Hours

Maximum of 20 hours per week. Depending on experience and skills additional hours up to 29 hours per week may be available.

Benefits Overview

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Part Time Employee
Job Family: Part Time Employee

Equal Employment Opportunity

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