The best candidates will be diligent, responsible, and well-versed in safety practices. The role will require the candidate to be hands-on and able to problem-solve faulty equipment. The candidate will be taught how to calibrate scientific equipment and will be expected to carry out scheduled calibrations when necessary.
Responsibilities:
- Set up maintenance plans, administer scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, co-ordinate with OEMs for outsourced maintenance as needed
- Ensure that experiments are provided the desired space and utilities, along with lending a hand to any principal researcher
- Maintain and improve safety protocols, a repository of dangerous substances, and establish safety plans
- Monitor lab users and interface with authorities as needed
Competitive applicants will have the following qualifications:
- 3 + years working in a lab or equivalent environment
- 1+ years working on or supporting R&D/startup projects
- MSc / MEng or equivalent
- Able to lift 25lbs regularly
- Independent problem-solving skills; innovative solutions to technical challenges
- Strong project management and organizational skills; multitask projects and deadlines
- Excellent and effective team communication and collaboration; work cross-functionally
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and precision
Experience in characterizations (SEM, ICP-OES) is a big plus.