Senior Lab Technologist: Electromechanical & Field Equipment

Clemson University; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University is seeking a technically skilled individual to coordinate, supervise, and improve CETL shop operations in Anderson, SC. The role involves guiding faculty and graduate students in equipment selection and design, and leading skilled technicians in electromechanical fabrication for research projects.

The position requires substantial supervisory experience in health-related or technical settings, with hands-on capability in milling, welding, and heavy equipment operation.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a health-related field and journey-level work experience in the specialty area; or an associate degree or equivalent training in a health-related or technology field and advanced work experience in the specialty area.
• A master's degree in a health-related field and entry-level experience in the specialty area may be substituted for the requirements stated above.
• Previous technical supervisory work experience is required for supervisory positions.

Responsibilities

• Consult with and advise faculty and graduate students on the design, construction, selection, and/or modification of equipment and supplies required for research projects
• Supervise and construct complex electromechanical laboratory equipment. Requires experience with electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work.
• Support the maintenance and operation of CETL and Rich Lab facilities
• Train and supervise graduate students and technicians on the proper use of CETL shop equipment. Must be familiar with and able to operate a milling machine, lathe, band saw, shear, and welding equipment.
• Maintain administrative records for the CETL shop. Responsibilities include maintaining and updating spreadsheets, as well as preparing and attaching tags to compressed gas cylinders.
• Operate and maintain the department's heavy equipment, including the Geoprobe and forklift. Responsibilities include instructing students and faculty on the proper use of the Geoprobe, ensuring the Geoprobe is properly loaded onto a trailer for transportation to field sites, dismounting and storing the Geoprobe and trailer in a secure location after use, and operating the forklift to move large items on and off trucks and within CETL.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a health-related field

Associate degree or equivalent training in a health-related or technology field

Master's degree in a health-related field (substituting for experience)

Tools

Milling machine

Lathe

Band saw

Shear

Welding equipment

Geoprobe

Forklift

Job description

Clemson University is seeking a technically skilled individual to coordinate, supervise, and improve CETL shop operations in Anderson, SC. The role involves guiding faculty and graduate students in equipment selection and design, and leading skilled technicians in electromechanical fabrication for research projects.

The position requires substantial supervisory experience in health-related or technical settings, with hands-on capability in milling, welding, and heavy equipment operation.