Assistant Research Engineer/Scientist
Company: Michigan Technological University
Location: Houghton
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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Job No: 22018, 22019 Department: Chemical Engineering Work Type:
Staff - Full Time Location: Main Campus (Houghton, MI) Full Time /
Part Time: Full Time Categories: Research Department: Chemical
Engineering To perform this job successfully, an individual must be
able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Michigan Technological University is an Equal
Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that
provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans
and individuals with disabilities. If you require any auxiliary
aids, services, or other accommodations to apply for employment, or
for an interview, at Michigan Technological University, please
notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or
mtujobs@mtu.edu.Job Description SummaryConduct routine experiments;
operate and maintain laboratory and analytical equipment (ion
chromatograph, HPLC, etc.); gather, record, and interpret research
data; order and manage laboratory inventory.Essential Duties &
Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)1. Conduct routine
laboratory experiments, operating necessary laboratory equipment,
following and assisting in the development of written protocols. 2.
Acquire and maintain laboratory equipment, supplies and chemicals.
3. Provide laboratory support to faculty and students on the proper
operation of experiments. 4. Oversee safe laboratory practices and
compliance with all applicable University, federal, state, and
local safety and environmental regulations.5. Perform written
assessment of supervised activities. 6. Work occasional
non-standard hours as required. 7. Commit to learning about
continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday
work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement
initiatives.8. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervision may be
exercised over undergraduate student assistants.Required Education,
Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements)--- Associate's
degree in engineering, science, or technology-related field, or a
comparable level of practical work experience in a related
field.Required Experience (minimum requirements)--- Demonstrated
broad-based experience with computers, particularly lab data
acquisition software.Desirable Education and/or Experience---
Bachelor's degree in a science, technology or engineering-related
field or a comparable level of practical work experience in a
related field.--- Experience operating and maintaining analytical
laboratory equipment (HPLC, GC, IC, etc.), including collecting and
analyzing data.--- Construction and maintenance of equipment
(piping, tubing, electrical wiring, reactors).--- Experience
designing, conducting, and analyzing results from research and/or
laboratory experiments.--- Experience drafting and following
standard operating procedures and performing quality control checks
on products.--- Knowledge of energy conversion processes.Required
Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum requirements)---
Exceptional organizational skills. --- Excellent communication
(written and oral) and interpersonal skills.--- Ability to read,
analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional
journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. ---
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures
manuals. --- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a
diverse group of individuals. --- Demonstrated ability to solve
problems and make decisions with limited supervision.Desirable
Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities--- Demonstrated basic
mechanical fabrication skills; electrical and electronics skills;
trouble-shooting and repair of equipment.Language, Mathematics
and/or Reasoning Skills--- English-language fluency (reading,
writing and speaking)--- Basic mathematical abilities (algebra,
measurements, basic statistics)--- Basic problem solving skillsWork
Environment and/or Physical Demands--- While performing the duties
of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk;
sit, talk, or hear; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or
controls; and, to teach with similar movements. The employee is
occasionally required to climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch,
and crawl. --- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up
to 25 pounds. --- While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock,
chemical hazards, equipment operating at high temperatures and
pressures, and moving mechanical parts. --- The noise level in the
work environment is usually moderate.Required Training and Other
Conditions of EmploymentEvery employee at Michigan Technological
University will receive the following 4 required trainings;
additional training may be required by the department.Required
University Training:+ Employee Safety Overview+ Anti-Harassment,
Discrimination, Retaliation Training+ Annual Data Security Training
+ Annual Title IX TrainingBackground Check:Offers of employment are
contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required
background check has been performed and the results received and
assessed.Other Conditions of Employment:The successful applicant
will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the
United States on or before the effective date of the appointment.
Visa sponsorship is unavailable at this time. This is not an
E-Verified Position. Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%) 1.00FLSA
StatusExemptPay Rate/SalaryNegotiable.Title of Position
SupervisorAssistant ProfessorPosting Type Internal & External
Posting Dependent on Funding Yes Required Education,
Certifications, Licensures* (minimum requirements) Advertised: 18
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