Physics Lab Tech & Instruction Specialist II

Rochester Institute of Technology; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 2,893,000 - 4,766,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Institute of Technology seeks a Physics Laboratory Technical Support and Instruction Assistant II to support teaching and research laboratories within the School of Physics and Astronomy.

You will troubleshoot and repair equipment, assist with student projects, maintain safety standards, and contribute to lab documentation and inventory management. The role requires independence, collaboration, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of laboratory practices, procedures, and safety
• Ability to set up, calibrate, and troubleshoot lab equipment
• Experience supporting teaching and research laboratories

Responsibilities

• Coordinate equipment preparation and maintenance for teaching and research labs
• Support faculty instructional and research needs and assist with student projects
• Assist with equipment design, prototyping, and testing of materials and devices
• Provide training and support to students on laboratory techniques and safety
• Maintain laboratory documentation and inventory records
• Ensure compliance with university safety requirements and policies
• Perform administrative duties related to scheduling and resource management

Skills

Laboratory practices

Time management

Detail-oriented

Collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Rochester Institute of Technology seeks a Physics Laboratory Technical Support and Instruction Assistant II to support teaching and research laboratories within the School of Physics and Astronomy.

You will troubleshoot and repair equipment, assist with student projects, maintain safety standards, and contribute to lab documentation and inventory management. The role requires independence, collaboration, and strong organizational skills.