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Scientific Instrument Technician

Macalester College

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Posted:

February 22, 2021

Location:

saint paul, Minnesota

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Employment Type:

Full-time

Organization Type:

Higher Education Institution

Macalester College seeks to hire a Scientific Instrument Technician. This position serves as a partner to the science division faculty to help design, machine and produce custom equipment for teaching and scholarship needs. This position also provides some training and supervision for students carrying out machine shop projects. This is full-time, salaried position that reports to the Physics department chair.

This position supports many departments and concentrations at Macalester (Physics and Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics Statistics and Computer Science, Psychology, Environmental Studies as well as Neuroscience and Cognitive Studies.)

Responsibilities

Designs and constructs prototype electronic instrumentation and mechanical apparatus for
research and teaching laboratories.
Provides support for existing teaching and research laboratory electronics and mechanical
instrumentation. Troubleshoots faulty equipment, repairs when feasible, coordinates with manufacturers for return or replacement of equipment.
Oversees the divisional Machine Shop including maintaining stock material supplies and hand tools; routine maintenance of shop equipment; training of students and faculty in equipment use.
Assists and advises faculty and staff on new electronics and instrumentation purchases for teaching and research laboratories when appropriate, including research on available products and options for upgrades.
Assists in the interfacing of computers with electronic instrumentation in teaching and research laboratories. Coordinates this work with the Academic Information Associate.

Qualifications

An associate's degree of electrical technician or a Bachelor's degree in related field.
A minimum of three years of practical experience designing and implementing scientific instrumentation. Prior machine shop experience and willingness to learn.
Ability to evaluate customers’ requests, weigh commercial verses custom options, and select appropriate designs, materials, and tools.
A demonstrated history of creative problem solving and a bias for action.
Experience collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders in pursuit of a shared outcome.
Highly organized with exceptional communication skills.
Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Transferable skills strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Guidelines

For consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume as one PDF through the Macalester Employment Opportunities webpage by March 14 , 2021.

Macalester is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from everyone who would add richness to our community, including people of color, individuals with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

About Macalester College

Since its founding in 1874, Macalester College, located in St. Paul, Minnesota, has provided students with the inspiration, insight, and experience to become successful and ethical leaders. The educational experience at Macalester supports the development of individuals who make informed judgments and interpretations of the broader world around them and choose actions or beliefs for which they are willing to be held accountable. Preparing students for engaged citizenship and effective civic leadership is a critical part of Macalester’s mission. Students develop the ability to seek and use knowledge and experience in contexts that challenge and inform their suppositions about the world. Macalester is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from everyone who would add richness to our community, including people of color, individuals with disabilities, women and veterans.

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