NIAR Research Technician

Job Details

• Department:
  NIAR Advanced Materials Research
• Campus
  
  Location:
  
  Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus
• Hire Type:
  Full Time
• Pay:
  Commensurate with experience
• Work Schedule:
  
  30 hours per week
• Export Compliance Requirement
  :
  This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies; applicants must be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and are required to be U.S. Citizens.

Completes daily laboratory activities including, but not limited to, a variety of technical support services and project implementation tasks. Tests, repairs, maintains, and modifies research and facilities equipment and systems.

• Assists in management, maintenance, and monitoring of facilities, equipment, and systems to support building operation and daily research activities.
• Tests, repairs, maintains, and modifies research and facilities equipment and systems.
• Completes experimental design, product and material selection, research equipment capacity and utilization, and tool operation and processes.
• Adheres to laboratory procedures, research techniques, technology, equipment and systems related research.
• May fabricate prototypes and other devices related to research using various tools (physical and/or digital) and may modify existing equipment and devices to meet changing research requirements.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in a research laboratory or related field; every 30 hours of college coursework can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

• Ability to initiate work as a self-starter and prioritize time management.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and analytical aptitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player; in an environment that builds people, engages the community, and provides customer satisfaction.

Ability to use tools, equipment, and technology necessary to do the job. Includes dexterity in instrument manipulation, ability to remain in a stationary position, ability to operate a computer and other office equipment (phone, printers, copiers, calculators), and ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.