The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Laboratory Support Technician (Preferred Candidate/Limited Term).

Applications will be accepted until 5/21/2023.

The Laboratory Support Technician will be working with faculty/staff members and graduate/undergraduate students at the University in support of instructional laboratories (Chemical Engineering Labs I and II; Bioengineering Labs) and will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the equipment in the undergraduate laboratories. This includes but is not limited to trouble shooting, installing, repairing, and reconfiguring lab equipment, data acquisition systems and software packages. In addition, this position will oversee and attend the academic project work laboratory by providing a managerial presence during normal business hours and may also assist in research laboratories including supply ordering and cylinder/equipment audits. This position requires successful teamwork and interest in an academic environment. Student and faculty support is essential. Specific responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Maintain existing laboratory equipment and experiments and coordinate the development, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of new laboratory experiments including, but not limited to: 1. Updating computers and software for associated equipment, 2. Submitting and following up on repair work orders, 3. Ensure proper long term shut down of equipment between semesters including proper preventative maintenance per the manufacturer or lab manager instructions.
• Yearly equipment inventories for Controller's Office; yearly cylinder audits for Procurement Services: research laboratory purchasing and assistance; special projects as assigned by Department Chair, Business Manager, or DUS; department lead for interface with Engineering & Science Computing; facilities management.
• Provides technical assistance to faculty and graduate student teaching assistants, interacts with undergraduate and graduate students in a friendly and professional manner to diagnose problems with the experiments and/or equipment, maintains culture of safety in the laboratory at all times, this position has the authority to dismiss students from the laboratory for unsafe practices.
• Maintain proper inventory of laboratory stored supplies (chemicals, gloves, safety supplies etc.), inventory documentation and purchasing/ordering for all teaching labs and some research labs. Maintain the department's tools and equipment needed for repair and analysis of the laboratories experiments.
• Comply with all safety requirements of the laboratory including the proper collection, handling, and disposal of all non-hazardous and hazardous waste in accordance with governmental and institutional regulations; monthly eye wash testing; department lead for the annual Lab Safety validation with Risk Management personnel.

There is a preferred candidate for this position.

This is a 3-year limited term position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant STEM field, or 7 years of direct and relevant industry or academic experience in an experimental laboratory.
• 3 to 4 years experience
• Experience with instrumentation-related laboratory; excellent communications skills both verbal and written; self-driven and able to work independently with minimal supervision; experience with instrumentation, data loggers, and sensors; ability to work with a wide variety of PC computers at the hardware level and the ability to do necessary system backups.

Preferred Qualifications:

ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.

Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S231016. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.




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