Technician III-IV

University of Maine; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laboratory Technician III/IV at the University of Maine's Advanced Structures and Composites Center in Brunswick, ME, performs advanced manufacturing, laboratory and testing operations in support of applied R&D programs.

This senior role independently executes complex activities, mentors junior staff, and collaborates with engineers, scientists, faculty and students across aerospace, marine and infrastructure research.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in engineering technology or related field.
• Experience in laboratory, manufacturing, or technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced manufacturing and testing operations.
• Maintain laboratory operations and safety compliance.
• Troubleshoot and calibrate specialized equipment.
• Provide guidance to junior technicians and collaborate with engineers and students.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

Education

Associate’s degree (engineering tech / related)

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Laboratory software

Quality management systems

Laboratory automation

Job description

The Laboratory Technician III/IV performs advanced manufacturing, laboratory, and testing operations in support of applied research and development programs at the Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC). This position independently executes complex manufacturing and testing activities, maintains laboratory operations, troubleshoots specialized equipment, and ensures compliance with laboratory quality and safety standards. The Technician serves as a senior technical resource within the laboratory, providing technical guidance to junior staff while collaborating with engineers, scientists, faculty, and students to support research in advanced manufacturing, composites, transportation infrastructure, defense, marine, and other emerging technologies.

The position supports operation of ASCC's advanced manufacturing and research facility in Brunswick, Maine, including large-scale additive manufacturing systems, materials processing, specimen fabrication, laboratory testing, and research operations supporting government, industry, and academic research programs.

Typical hiring range for this soft-money funded position is commensurate with Career Level:

Technician III – up to $80,000

Technician IV – up to $90,000

This position requires access to information regulated under U.S.Export Control regulations and therefore individuals must qualify as a U.S.Person under U.S. Export Control Regulations.

Please review the Technician III, IV job description for more information.

About the University: The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state.

UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Associate’s degree in engineering technology, Manufacturing, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline (or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience).
• Demonstrated experience working in a laboratory, manufacturing, industrial, or technical environment.
• Demonstrated experience independently operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing laboratory or manufacturing equipment.
• Experience conducting standardized laboratory or manufacturing processes within a quality-controlled environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience using power tools, industrial equipment, and specialized laboratory instrumentation.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, technical documentation, and written laboratory procedures.
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements, laboratory safety practices, environmental compliance, chemical management, PPE requirements, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Strong organizational, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and handle materials, equipment, and test specimens consistent with laboratory operations.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Experience working in an ISO-17025, ISO-9001, or similarly accredited laboratory.
• Experience with composites, polymers, metals, structural materials, additive manufacturing, robotics, transportation infrastructure, defense, marine, or offshore research programs.
• Experience with data acquisition systems, laboratory software, quality management systems, or laboratory automation.
• Experience supporting equipment commissioning, laboratory start-up activities, or facility operations.
• Experience mentoring technicians, students, or laboratory personnel.

Position Level Qualifications:

Technician III

• Typically requires an associate’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) and approximately 7–10 years of progressively responsible laboratory, manufacturing, or industrial technical experience.
• Demonstrates the ability to independently perform complex laboratory operations, manufacturing activities, equipment maintenance, and testing with minimal supervision while providing guidance to junior technicians and students.

Technician IV

• Typically requires an associate’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) and 10 or more years of progressively responsible laboratory, manufacturing, or industrial technical experience.
• Recognized as a senior technical resource with demonstrated expertise leading complex laboratory operations, mentoring technical staff, implementing operational improvements, coordinating laboratory activities, and serving as the laboratory subject matter expert for specialized equipment, manufacturing systems, and testing operations.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.