Technician and Laboratory Equipment Specialist; part-time

Working Title Technician and Laboratory Equipment Specialist (part-time)

Position Information: Role Code 89341-SW;
Pay Band UG;
Position Number: 275W0240;
Agency:
New River Community College;
Division:
New River Community College (Div);

Work Location:

Pulaski – 155;
Hiring Range: $25 per hour;

Employment Type:

Part‑time;

Work Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., up to 29 hours per week.

New River Community College is a two‑year public institution of higher education operating under a state‐wide system of 23 community colleges. The college is located on a one‑hundred plus acre site at the intersection of U.S. Routes 11 and 100 in Dublin, Virginia with an instructional site in Christiansburg. The campus provides modern, well‑equipped facilities for the career technical education programs as well as for the college transfer programs.

Approximately 4,000 students comprise the student body.

• Calibration & Testing:
  Perform and/or coordinate internal and external calibration, testing, and adjustment of a wide range of measuring instruments (e.g., balances, pressure gauges, temperature sensors, etc.) to ensure accuracy and compliance with established standards.
• Maintenance & Repair:
  Conduct preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on equipment to minimize downtime. Report issues to the academic division.
• Documentation & Compliance:
  Maintain accurate and detailed records of all calibration dates, results, maintenance performed, and repair history in a calibration management database. Ensure all activities adhere to relevant quality and safety standards (e.g., ISO, FDA, OSHA).
• Technical Support & Training:
  Provide technical support and training to lab personnel on the proper use and basic maintenance of equipment. Act as a subject matter expert for equipment‑related inquiries.
• Process Improvement:
  Identify and implement process improvements in calibration and maintenance procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Inventory Control:
  Manage and monitor inventory of equipment, spare parts, and calibration standards, ensuring adequate stock levels. Provide lifecycle recommendations for aging equipment and components.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Education:
  
  A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant technical field such as engineering technology or metrology.
• Experience:
  
  Previous experience in calibration, metrology, or lab equipment maintenance.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency with precision instruments, understanding of calibration principles and measurement uncertainty, the ability to interpret technical documents, and familiarity with calibration software.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Problem‑solving capabilities, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

• Work experience in a higher education setting.
• Experience in regulated environments.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).

Service‑Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or call DARS at 800‑552‑5019, or DBVI at 800‑622‑2155.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of…