at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) in Edwardsville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
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.
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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.
-Master's degree in an appropriate field
-A minimum of five years experience repairing scientific equipment.
-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,
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status
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