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Researcher (15356)

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Location
Edwardsville, IL

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Four-Year Institution

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Position Title:Researcher (15356) Department:653755 - Biological Sciences Job Posting Description:

Biological Sciences is currently accepting applications for the position of Researcher. This position is responsible for researching best practices for use of current equipment to maximize functionality, increase classroom application, and limit user risk. Getting quotes for repairing various equipment used in the science disciplines. The Researcher will evaluate data to determine if equipment is worth repairing, research and consult on new equipment purchases. Other responsibilities may occasionally include assisting other units besides the lab sciences. In addition to maintenance and repair, this position will be responsible for researching best practices in use of equipment to maximize functionality, increase classroom application, and limiting user risk. The position will also have extensive indirect teaching responsibilities to create instruction manuals accessible to users of various knowledge/skill levels and train users in individual and group settings. Additional duties will be required based on the needs and goals of the department.

This is a current Administrative/Professional vacancy at SIUE. The position posting will be closed to applicants at end of day, 11:59 pm CST, on the posting end date.

To start the application process, click the “Apply for Position” button at the top of the job description page. This will prompt you to access your HireTouch account or create a new account. Only create a new account if you have NEVER done so previously. After logging in or completing your new profile, you can then complete the application process for individual positions. When uploading your required documents, please ensure you attach them to the correct position drop-down box. Interested applicants must include a cover letter, resume, and three professional references. Failure to follow this step may keep will result in a delay of review and/or non-review. Please be sure to complete updated 2023 forms that are attached to the job located under your Applicant Profile box (refresh browser if needed).

Applicants will be subject to a background check and/or drug screening prior to an offer of employment.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. SIUE is committed to education that explores the historic significance of diversity in order to understand the present and to better enable our community to engage the future. Integral to this commitment, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville strives for a student body and a workforce that is both diverse and inclusive. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups, including women, members of racially minoritized groups, and individuals with disabilities, to apply.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

-Master's degree in an appropriate field
-A minimum of five years experience repairing scientific equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Considerable experience in solving problems with technological equipment.
-Familiarity with sources of information and parts for repair of equipment.
-Ability to improvise repairs of equipment for which repair parts and information are no longer available, or to find alternative ways of accomplishing its function.
-Most fundamentally, all of the foregoing require an understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of the application of technological equipment, and the ability to convey the understanding, when necessary, to its users.
-Since all of the work of the position involves coordination with equipment users, verbal communication skills, both oral and written, are required as well.

FLSA Exemption Status:Non-Exempt Posting Salary:$57,000 Location:SIU Edwardsville Main Campus Posting Start Date:05/25/2023 Posting End Date:06/23/2023 Required Documents:Cover Letter, References, Resume, Transcripts

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a nationally recognized university that provides students with a high-quality, affordable education that prepares them for successful careers and lives of purpose. Built on the foundation of a broad-based liberal education, and enhanced by hands-on research and real-world experiences, the academic preparation SIUE students receive equips them to thrive in the global marketplace and make our communities better places to live.

Situated on 2,660 acres of beautiful woodland atop the bluffs overlooking the natural beauty of the Mississippi River’s rich bottom land and only 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis, the SIUE campus is home to a diverse student body of more than 13,000 individuals and 2,300 faculty and staff. The city of Edwardsville is consistently cited as one of the top cities in Illinois for families, based on several factors, including affordability, green spaces, excellent schools, low crime rate, financial stability and philanthropic spirit.

SIUE is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, as well as more than 30 additional accrediting agencies. In January 2019, SIUE was reclassified by The Carnegie Commission on Higher Education to the newly created doctoral/professional universities category. Fully certified at the Division I level by the NCAA, SIUE is a member of the Ohio Valley Conference and the Mid-American Conference (MAC) (men’s soccer & wrestling).

Join the adventurous minds here at SIUE that are changing the world; explore our employment opportunities today.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce, we will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation or veteran’s status.  For more on our State of Diversity, visit SIUE Mission, Goals and Plans 

The SIUE Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at http://www.siue.edu/securityreport. The report contains campus safety and security information, crime statistics, fire safety policies, and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years. This report is published in compliance with Federal law, titled the “Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act” and the Higher Education Opportunity Act also known as the “Campus Fire Safety Right to Know.” For those without computer access, a paper copy of the report may be obtained, with a 24-hour notice, from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration, 1-618-650-2536.

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Campus Box 1040
Edwardsville
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62026
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