Part Time Physics - Technical Assistant

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SUNY Niagara considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting, please review the qualifications before applying. Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following:

• Cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications
• Resume
• Unofficial transcripts
• Names and contact information for three (3) current, work related references

Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.

Part Time Physics - Technical Assistant

Part Time Staff

FLSA Non-Exempt

$21.22-$23.34 per hour

Business & STEM

Days & Times varies

SUNY Niagara has a need for a part time Technical Assistant to work in Physics department within our Business & STEM division. This position will help the Physics Instructor prep the physics lab to ensure that the intended experiments work correctly in order to successfully reinforce the lecture concepts. The rate of pay is based on the level of education the candidate possesses.

For a Bachelor’s degree or lower the rate of pay will be $21.22 per hour. For a Master’s degree or higher the rate of pay will be $23.34 per hour.

• Prepare materials for use in undergraduate physics laboratories including non-calculus based and calculus based physics labs.
• Set up and remove class materials weekly in laboratory classrooms.
• Manage inventory including maintaining records, recommend purchasing.
• Ensure lab equipment is maintained and functioning properly.

Must be able to operate computers; must be able to relate to a diverse population of students; must be able to relate to faculty, staff, and senior members of the administration; must be able to communicate verbally and in writing; must be able to physically perform the functions of the position.

• Associate’s degree or higher in Physics or a degree in a physics-related field with at least 6 lab-based science classes at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.

Experience maintaining physics equipment and other laboratory instruments.

SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

S216P

03/08/2023

Open Until Filled Yes

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Certifications/Licenses
• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3
• Letter of Recommendation

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have an Associate’s degree or higher in Physics or a degree in a physics-related field with at least 6 lab-based science classes at the undergraduate or graduate level?
  • Yes
  • No