R&D Woodworking & Lab Equipment Technician

Yale Cancer Center; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale Cancer Center in New Haven, Connecticut, is seeking a Research and Development Technician to support faculty and students in designing and fabricating equipment for research, with a focus on woodworking. The role requires problem solving, teamwork, and discretion when handling sensitive materials.

You will work with blueprints and prototypes, guide lab staff in construction techniques, and help estimate time and material costs.

Qualifications

• Six years of related work experience, four in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree; or a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develops and evaluates performance and reliability of test equipment.
• Uses blueprints, sketches and schematics.
• Instructs laboratory support staff in construction and modification techniques.
• Develops time and cost estimates, material requirements and methodology.
• Orders materials and supplies.

Skills

Machinery use

Communication

Customer service

Organization

Carpentry

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate's degree

High school diploma

Tools

Blueprints

Drafting

Job description

Yale Cancer Center in New Haven, Connecticut, is seeking a Research and Development Technician to support faculty and students in designing and fabricating equipment for research, with a focus on woodworking. The role requires problem solving, teamwork, and discretion when handling sensitive materials.

You will work with blueprints and prototypes, guide lab staff in construction techniques, and help estimate time and material costs.