Sr Laboratory Specialist

University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics seeks a Senior Laboratory Specialist for the Target Fabrication Group. You will assemble millimeter-scale targets in a cleanroom, operate advanced equipment, and contribute to critical experiments at the OMEGA facility.

You will organize materials, maintain apparatus, and mentor staff on technical issues and procedures while supporting multiple small-scale projects in a fast-paced research environment at UR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Master’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• PhD preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Soldering millimeter-scale components in cleanroom environment preferred.
• Knowledge of operating vacuum deposition systems preferred.
• Knowledge of vacuum leak instrumentation preferred.
• Knowledge of compressed gas systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assembles millimeter-scale components in a cleanroom and develops operating procedures.
• Operates complex scientific equipment and develops critical research data.
• Coordinates service, including repair of equipment and requisitioning supplies.
• Recommends expenditures for major laboratory equipment and construction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Soldering

Vacuum systems

Leak instrumentation

Gas systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years experience

Master’s degree + 2 years preferred

PhD preferred

Tools

Vacuum deposition systems

Vacuum leak instrumentation

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address):

250 East River Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

250548 LLE-Laboratory for Laser Energ

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 111

Compensation Range:

$64,200.00 - $96,200.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

The Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) is seeking an innovative Senior Laboratory Specialist to join the Target Fabrication Group within the Experimental Division. In this role, the successful candidate will assemble millimeter-scale targets used in experiments conducted at the OMEGA Laser Facility.
Key responsibilities include supporting small-scale, complex research projects; organizing research materials and supplies; maintaining equipment and job-related apparatus; and providing guidance to staff on technical problems, procedures, and special projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assembles millimeter-scale components in a cleanroom environment. Develops and installs operating procedures for the laboratory. Develops and modifies test methods, selects procedures for data collection and handling, develops or arranges for computer programs for conversions and statistical treatment of data.
• Independently operates complex scientific equipment with responsibility for developing critical research data. Designs or collaborates in designing sophisticated research equipment. Evaluates the performance of research equipment, making design changes or developing new approaches for its use.
• Coordinates service support, including the repair of equipment, requisitioning of supplies and research materials, and minor construction. Recommends expenditures for major laboratory equipment and construction.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience required
• Master’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience preferred
• PhD preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Soldering millimeter-scale components in cleanroom environment preferred
• Knowledge of operating and troubleshooting vacuum deposition systems in cleanroom environments preferred
• Must be skilled at operating vacuum leak instrumentation preferred
• Must have knowledge using compressed gas systems preferred

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