TEMP-Lab/Research Support (Electrical & Computer Engr)

Georgia Tech; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech seeks a Laboratory Support Technician to help operate and maintain a research laboratory. Responsibilities include performing analyses, setting up and cleaning equipment, and maintaining stock of supplies. You will interact with faculty, staff, and students and advise lab users on proper procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma and up to two years of related experience. Strong knowledge of lab instrumentation, procedures, and inventory management is essential, along with

Qualifications

• Experience operating and maintaining laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Ability to manage stock and supplies for ongoing experiments.
• Familiarity with basic lab software and data entry procedures.

Responsibilities

• Setup, operate and maintain instruments and other equipment used in performing lab tests and experiments.
• Order supplies and materials as required; maintain records.
• Setup laboratory media/equipment for demonstrations.
• May clean instruments, glassware and other lab equipment.
• Prepare and process laboratory samples for use in assigned tests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab instrumentation & equipment

Inventory management

Computer applications (lab software)

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Job Summary

Provide support services in the operation and maintenance of an academic or research laboratory to include performing analyses; setup, operation, maintenance and cleaning of equipment; and maintaining stock of supplies. Specific duties will be determined based on assignment and unit needs. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: academic and/or research faculty members, staff and students. This position typically will advise and counsel: lab users. This position will supervise: NA.

Responsibilities

1. Setup, operate and maintain instruments and other equipment used in performing lab tests and experiments.
2. Order supplies and materials as required; maintain records.
3. Setup laboratory media/equipment for demonstrations.
4. May clean instruments, glassware and other lab equipment.
5. Prepare and process laboratory samples for use in assigned tests.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

1. Educational Requirements
   High school diploma, GED Certificate or Vocational School Diploma
2. Required Experience
   Up to two years of job related experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

SKILLS: This job requires working knowledge in the use of instrumentation and other lab equipment, laboratory processes and procedures specific to assigned lab. Skills in inventory management and the use of specialized computer applications is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions, and complies with applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.