Laboratory Technician

Job Description

The R.B. Annis School of Engineering seeks applications for a Laboratory Technician. This is a full-time, exempt staff position.

The Laboratory Technician will support the instructional and research laboratory needs in the R.B. Annis School of Engineering; works in conjunction with the Manager of Mechanical Systems to manage and/or support laboratory supplies, materials, equipment purchase, and repair, maintenance, student workers, operating budget and training; and maintain market and industry knowledge of equipment, methodology, standards, and policies.

Company Description

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.

UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.

As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Discount
• Retirement Savings Plan - 403B
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time Accruals
• Paid Holiday time and additional University days off
• Employee Discounts & Services
• Free Parking
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center

For more information about the benefits of being a staff member at UIndy, visit our Benefits site.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent trade school/apprenticeship program, or at least 5 years of experience working with equipment commonly found in instructional engineering laboratories
• Experience in management and/or operations of laboratory and shop equipment
• Working knowledge of safety policies and procedures for laboratory and shop equipment

Responsibilities

• Plans, maintains, and/or purchases the equipment and supplies used in our shops and laboratories
• Supports faculty planning and implementation of lab experiences for students
• Implements and helps to enforce a safety plan for all of our labs, including Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and other records necessary for complete compliance of all regulations and accreditation policies
• Works with the faculty, students, and Manager of Mechanical Systems to assist in DesignSpine projects, which are authentic engineering design projects, typically for external customers, run by student teams
• Assists faculty and students with the safe and effective use of equipment, machines, and tools in the laboratory with the goal of teaching system capabilities and limitations
• Assists with the yearly operating budget and capital expenditures requests
• Assists with maintaining a proper inventory of supplies
• Assists in writing and reviewing procedures of the engineering laboratories
• Familiar with mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, shop operations, etc