Research Technician I (Temporary)

Posting Number:

req3824

Department:

Physics

Department Website Link:

https://w3.physics.arizona.edu/

Location:

Main Campus

Address:

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights:

The University of Arizona elementary experimantal particle physics (EEPP) group is looking for a temporary full-time lab assistant to work 4-6 months. The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN in Switzerland is upgrading its particle detectors. This will require over 4000 custom electronic circuit boards. You will help finish the testing of these boards in Arizona, to be shipped for installation in the LHC this fall. You'll be working in a highly collaborative work environment, testing alongside University of Arizona students, while maintaining COVID-19 safety practices. Testing will be automated and repetitive, and does not require a technical degree or knowledge of particle physics. Some experience in a lab environment is welcome, but mostly a close attention to detail and a conscientious work ethic is needed. This is a unique experience to help support the largest scientific collaboration in the world and to be a part of future scientific discoveries.

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Duties & Responsibilities:

The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN in Switzerland is upgrading its particle detectors. This will require over 4000 custom electronic circuit boards. You will help finish the testing of these boards in Arizona, to be shipped for installation in the LHC this fall. You'll be working in a highly collaborative work environment, testing alongside University of Arizona students, while maintaining COVID-19 safety practices. Testing will be automated and repetitive, and does not require a technical degree or knowledge of particle physics. Some experience in a lab environment is welcome, but mostly a close attention to detail and a conscientious work ethic are abilities the successful candidate will possess. This is a unique experience to help support the largest scientific collaboration in the world and to be a part of future scientific discoveries.

Job Responsibilities:

• Connecting basic electronics.
• Running automated software test.
• Inspecting printed circuit boards (PCB).
• Spreadsheet entry.
• Inventory and organizing of lab materials.
• Packaging boards and parts for shipping.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of linux.
• Ability to follow instructions carefully.
• Ability to maintain focus when performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to maintain meticulous records of test results and progress.
• Ability to work in a team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with basic lab equipment helpful: power supplies, mulitmeters, function generators

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time:

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week:

40

Job FTE:

1.0

Work Calendar:

Fiscal

Job Category:

Research

Benefits Eligible:

Yes - Limited Benefits

Rate of Pay:

$15.00

Compensation Type:

hourly rate

Grade:

1

Career Stream and Level:

OC1

Job Family:

Research & Lab

Job Function:

Research

Type of criminal background check required::

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies:

1

Target Hire Date:

Expected End Date:

Contact Information for Candidates:

Michelle Solis
[email protected]

Open Date:

1/7/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply:

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Diversity Statement:

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.