Physics Lab Supervisor & Electronics Technician

Occidental College; Firestone Park (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental College is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor & Electronics Technician in the Physics department. The role involves setting up demonstrations, maintaining and repairing lab equipment, and developing new experiments in collaboration with faculty. You will manage inventories and support teaching and research activities across the department.

The position is full-time, exempt, with a focus on technical leadership in the physics labs and ongoing student engagement.

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework in physics, electronics, or related fields and at least one intro physics course.
• One year of experience maintaining and repairing scientific instruments in a physics lab.
• Strong electronics and computer proficiency for lab equipment.
• Hands-on shop skills (drill press, electronic tools) and CAD ability.
• Detail-oriented, able to handle varied tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to work with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Set up lecture demonstrations and lab experiments for physics classes.
• Repair, modify, and fabricate equipment for demonstrations and labs.
• Develop new demos and lab procedures with faculty input.
• Maintain inventory database; purchase and store materials.
• Support department activities and assist students on related projects.

Skills

Physics/engineering basics

Maintenance & repair of instruments

Electronics & computing

Shop skills & CAD

Detail-oriented & problem solving

Verbal/written communication

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Independent work & accountability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physics or engineering field

Tools

CAD

Calibration equipment

Electronic tools

Job description

Occidental College is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor & Electronics Technician in the Physics department. The role involves setting up demonstrations, maintaining and repairing lab equipment, and developing new experiments in collaboration with faculty. You will manage inventories and support teaching and research activities across the department.

The position is full-time, exempt, with a focus on technical leadership in the physics labs and ongoing student engagement.