Laboratory Supply Technician- Physics & Biophysics
Job ID: 279523
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
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Location
Augusta University-
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information
The College of Science and Mathematics provides students with strong foundations in the sciences as well as preparation for careers, citizenship, and a life-long love of learning. We are committed to providing experiences promoting scientific inquiry and discovery and dedicated to creating opportunities for intellectual growth and community involvement.
Job Summary
The College of Science and Mathematics, Physics and Biophysics department at Augusta University (AU) is actively seeking a candidate to provide support to all teaching laboratories housed in the Department of Physics and Biophysics. Primary duties include preparing and maintaining equipment, overseeing inventories and maintenance, ordering supplies: to include interacting with appropriate vendors to order laboratory supplies and equipment, preparing materials and supplies used for experiments in the physics teaching labs. Emphasis is on introductory physics labs including set-up and put away of lab materials. Any other labs offered within the department may be included in responsibilities for both maintaining, troubleshooting, and purchasing. This position will also be responsible for purchasing research and teaching equipment needs within the department. Inventory of equipment is also required. To the extent needed, this position will coordinate proper removal or disposal of supplies and/or waste, ensuring that waste is disposed of according to proper procedures. In addition, oversight (scheduling and assignment) of student assistants in the introductory labs. Involvement with use, maintenance, training for work in our Physics Innovation lab (maker space) is anticipated.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Work with faculty and student laboratory assistants to ensure that the proper supplies and equipment are in place and ready for all student labs each day. Assist faculty in the training of student laboratory assistants on procedures relevant to equipment preparation, waste disposal, and other matters related to lab setup and lab safety. Maintain the stockroom in an organized manner. Maintain an adequate inventory in the stockroom of routinely used supplies and expendables. Provide routine service for laboratory devices and other equipment. Create and oversee work orders related to repairs of departmental equipment and infrastructure. Maintain inventory asset controls for designated departmental property and equipment. This may include light use of tools, maintenance of 3D printers, and other simple fabrication facilities. Work with faculty to ensure that proper guidelines for the storage, labeling, and handling of supplies and waste are adhered to.
The job duties include, but are not limited to:
LABORATORY EQUIMENT AND SUPPLIES:
Determine needs, obtain quotes, and purchase laboratory equipment and supplies (including all necessary interactions with vendors, purchasing office, and receiving).
INVENTORIES:
Maintain inventories and laboratory organization of laboratory rooms of laboratory courses associated with neuroscience major.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR:
Coordinate or perform troubleshooting and repair of laboratory items.
SAFE LABORATORY CONDITIONS:
Perform functions related to safe laboratory conditions and operations.
PURCHASING RECORDS:
Maintain purchasing records.
LABORATORY MATERIALS:
Prepare materials for upcoming student laboratory session [e.g. oscilloscopes, wires, electronics, Arduino boards, soldering equipment, computers]
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform other duties as needed for efficient laboratory operations.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in physics, astronomy, engineering or other physical sciences, or materials science directly related to the research area, with one year of applicable experience in a lab setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with modern physics or physical sciences laboratory and techniques is required. Purchasing experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Must be knowledgeable about modern laboratory and research techniques
Knowledge of standard accounting principles.
Proficiency in Peoplesoft, Excel, and Word.
SKILLS
Good organizational skills and time management.
Independent and focused work habits
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Must have a high level of organizational skills and be detail oriented.
ABILITIES
Ability to prioritize tasks and self-identify needs within scope of work duties.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, to be highly motivated, and to work well with faculty and students.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; Monday-Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required).
Pay Grade: B6
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period: Until Filled.
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search Job ID: 279523.
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university.
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee.
Required Documents to Attach: A letter of application/cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for at least three references.
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365.
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=279523&PostingSeq=1
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