Instructional Support Technician, Watson Laboratories
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- Binghamton University, State University of New York
- Location
- Binghamton, NY
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- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians, Institutional & Business Affairs, Clerical & Administrative Support
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- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
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Department:: Watson Laboratories
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Feb 19, 2025
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 00394, 00749
Position ID:: 185663
About Binghamton University:
Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.
Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.
Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.
We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.
Job Description:
Budget Title: Instructional Support Technician (SL-3)
Salary: Commensurate with experience
The Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science seeks an outstanding candidate for the position of Instructional Support Technician. Providing skilled, specialized assistance to faculty, staff and students, the Instructional Support Technician plays a critical function in support of the College's educationally related programs or projects. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Provide support and guidance in the safe operation and maintenance of the College's academic and research laboratories;
- Work closely with the faculty to ensure that academic laboratories adequately support the engineering and computer science curricula of the College;
- Design, set up, test, and validate experimental setups for lab sessions as needed (both for traditional and online programs);
- Operate and maintain equipment that includes 3D printers and machining equipment;
- Provide consulting services in support of student and faculty projects;
- Provide mentoring, supervision, technical advice and instruction in the use of equipment and materials, and safety protocols to student projects and competition teams (i.e. SAE, ASME, etc.);
- Assist in procurement procedures and install needed equipment and supplies as required;
- Develop and conduct workshops on technical topics relevant to the College's educational mission;
- Initiate, propose, develop content or projects in keeping with the educational mission of the team/college;
- Serve on college and university-wide committees as needed;
- Manage student staffing as defined by the director;
- Manage and provide oversight of the daily operations of labs.
Requirements:
- Associate's degree and a minimum of 4 years of work experience with a variety of engineering equipment, software, and machines in a manufacturing environment
- 5 years of fabrication experience in relevant processes: CAD, DFM, machining, CNC, additive manufacturing and relevant experience with CAD/CAM software (i.e. Fusion 360, Solidworks, Creo, etc.) and CNC programming (mills and lathes).
- Ability to prepare and conduct workshops, training or presentations as it relates to the role
- Ability to design, fabricate, and assemble devices
Preferred:
- Thorough knowledge of laboratory and equipment safety
- Cultural competency; comfort working collegially with all constituents of the university's diverse community
- Thorough knowledge of electromechanical equipment, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and coordinate the work of technical projects
- Ability to review and prepare specifications for technical equipment
- Available to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, and some weekends
- Ability to travel in support of the College's needs (training, competitions, etc.)
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Additional Information:
Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.
Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov
Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/
Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."
Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.
For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.
Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu or 607-777-3660.
Application Instructions:
All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=185663
Deadline for Internal Applicants:
Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.
Please submit:
- Resume,
- Cover letter, and
- Contact information for three professional references
You may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume. After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed to the upload page. Please login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp.
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History
Binghamton University opened its doors as Triple Cities College in 1946, to serve the needs of local veterans returning from service in World War II. Originally located in Endicott, N.Y., five miles west of the present campus, the fledgling school was a branch of Syracuse University.
Four years later, the college was incorporated into the State University of New York (SUNY) and renamed Harpur College in honor of Robert Harpur, a Colonial teacher, patriot and pioneer who helped settle the area west of Binghamton.
In 1961, the campus moved across the Susquehanna River to Vestal. Growing enrollment and a reputation for excellence soon led to the selection of Harpur College as one of four doctorate-granting University Centers in the SUNY system.
In 1965, the campus was formally designated the State University of New York at Binghamton, and in 1992, Binghamton University was adopted as our informal name.
Mission Statement
Binghamton University is a premier public university dedicated to enriching the lives of people in the region, state, nation and world through discovery and education and to being enriched by partnerships with those communities.
Vision Statement
Binghamton as an institution is dedicated to higher education, one that combines an international reputation for graduate education, research, scholarship and creative endeavor with the best undergraduate programs available at any public university.
We are an academically selective community that shares ideas across departments, disciplines and borders. We encourage faculty, students and staff to ask unexpected questions, foster open dialog and develop innovative solutions to important problems.
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