Division Support Technician

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Job Summary

Support the research and instructional needs of the division of Biology and Biological Engineering (BBE) through a combination of daily operational tasks, equipment maintenance, and technical assistance in labs and instructional spaces.

Essential Job Duties

The duties for this role are listed here by frequency:

• Daily/Weekly:
  • Assist Division with receiving packages, packing slips, and invoice processing.
  • Monitor AV systems in BBE's conference rooms and lecture halls. Check for projector operation, replace HDMI cables as needed.
  • Assist in maintenance of gas manifolds in labs and gas storage areas.
• Monthly/Yearly:
  • Microscope basic cleaning and set-up.
  • Property inventory – help gather all asset tags for retiring/disposal.
  • Assist with managing all student lab equipment needs, in coordination with the instructors of the various courses. Swap instructional equipment according to the course being taught. Check student lab equipment after regularly scheduled building power tests
• As Needed:
  • Small repair work for both lab and division-owned equipment.
  • Make repairs to power supply and lighting in teaching labs and conference rooms, and order replacements as needed.
  • Assist with setting up equipment, such as optical tables requiring leveling, connecting to high pressure air lines, and making final leveling once air is connected; installation of water polishers, connecting them to water source and other similar equipment.
  • Clear surplus equipment from vacant labs and division spaces, and manage divisional e-waste when closing labs or common spaces in the division.
  • Fabrication: may be required to make small modifications and assemble equipment.
  • Assist with moving small equipment and some larger items, i.e. furniture, full size refrigerator, -20- and -80-degree freezers.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience with up to 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of the operation of various scientific instruments, equipment and devices.
• Must be able to follow safety protocols and procedures.
• Must be able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 lbs., capable of frequent bending, kneeling, squatting, and must have good hand-eye coordination.
• Must possess a valid California Driver's License.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact professionally with research faculty, staff, postdocs, students, and other colleagues.

Required Documents

• Resume.
• Cover letter (optional).