Senior Electronics & Instrument Specialist

University of Delaware; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Delaware's College of Arts and Sciences is seeking a Master Electronics/Instrument Specialist for the Chemistry & Biochemistry department in Newark, DE. Under supervision, you will install, calibrate, maintain and repair sophisticated lab instrumentation and provide technical support for teaching laboratories.

The ideal candidate brings broad knowledge of mechanical, electromechanical, fluid and gas systems, and a commitment to contributing to a dynamic research environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with five years of related experience.
• Skill in maintenance and repair of mechanical, electronic and/or electromechanical equipment.
• Ability to disassemble and reassemble devices containing fragile and/or miniature components and wiring.
• Knowledge of fluid and gas fittings, valves, and piping systems.
• Experience in skilled trades such as carpentry, plumbing, and/or electrical work.
• Ability to use conventional machinery (drill press, sanders, grinders) and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, or assist in the design, development and operation of highly specialized laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Perform maintenance, repair, modification, and installation of sophisticated instrumentation and related electromechanical, vacuum, gas, liquid and cryogenic systems and components.
• Assist with laboratory preparations for instrument installations/relocations, including assembly of manifolds and installation of tubing from compressed gas sources to equipment.
• Calibrate scientific equipment following detailed procedures to achieve required performance specifications.
• Locate and rectify problems in high‑pressure components of chromatographic equipment; replace pump seals, check valves and fittings as needed.
• Assist with the design, fabrication, assembly, and installation of structures from steel, aluminum, polymers, composites, plexi‑glass, brass, copper, and other materials as appropriate for each project.
• Provide technical support for teaching laboratories; including repairing, installing, and relocating equipment as needed, and advising faculty, staff, and students on the proper and safe use of laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Perform intricate alignment of optics and assemblies on spectrophotometers, fluorometers, diffractometers, mass spectrometers and other highly sensitive instrumentation.
• Interpret and prepare schematics and/or drawings and obtain service manuals and technical information from manufacturers.
• Install and configure software on data collection systems to establish communication and upgrade data processing capabilities of chemical analysis instruments.
• Install and test electromechanical devices and related controllers using soldering equipment, hand and power tools and various test equipment.
• Advise students and staff on the installation and use of research equipment by developing instruction aids when needed.
• Procure, issue and maintain shop test equipment, tools and inventory of parts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Disassembly/reassembly

Fluid/gas fittings

Skilled trades

Machinery operation

Independent work

Problem solving

Communication

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Wire color-coding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of Delaware's College of Arts and Sciences is seeking a Master Electronics/Instrument Specialist for the Chemistry & Biochemistry department in Newark, DE. Under supervision, you will install, calibrate, maintain and repair sophisticated lab instrumentation and provide technical support for teaching laboratories.

The ideal candidate brings broad knowledge of mechanical, electromechanical, fluid and gas systems, and a commitment to contributing to a dynamic research environment