Part Time Physics - Technical Assistant

Position Title

Part Time Physics - Technical Assistant

Part Time Staff

FLSA Non‑Exempt

$22.52 - $24.76 per hour

Physics

Days & Times vary.

SUNY Niagara has a need for a part‑time Technical Assistant to work in the 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 is $22.52 per hour; for a Master’s degree or higher the rate is $24.76 per hour.

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

• Operate computers;
• Relate to a diverse population of students;
• Relate to faculty, staff, and senior members of administration;
• Communicate verbally and in writing;
• Physically perform the functions of the position.

• Associate’s degree or higher in Physics or 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.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts (unofficial)
• Names and contact information for three current, work‑related references

Posting Number: S216P

Open Date: 03/08/2023

Close Date:
Open Until Filled

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

Applicants must submit a cover letter that addresses each qualification, together with a resume, unofficial transcripts, and names/contact information for three current work‑related references. Incomplete packets will be rejected.

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