Research/lab Technician I - Engineering

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri, US
Base: $16.54 - $22.35 / hourly; bonus/equity: not ...
High-pressure combustion facilities
Lab safety protocols
Experimental setup and data collection
The primary duty of the Lab Technician is to support the existing large-scale facilities and construct new experimental facilities when needed

Job Summary

  • The primary duty of the Lab Technician is to support the existing large-scale facilities and construct new experimental facilities when needed.
  • The individual will interface with students and postdocs and ensure that they have the support they need to conduct experiments.
  • Working in a lab environment with high-temperature, high-pressure systems, and reactive, flammable chemicals, fuels and powders.

Matching Summary

The primary duty of the Lab Technician is to support the existing large-scale facilities and construct new experimental facilities when needed.

Salary

Base: $16.54 - $22.35 / Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive health insurance, retirement savings plan, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • High-pressure combustion facilities
  • Lab safety protocols
  • Experimental setup and data collection
  • Ordering equipment and parts
  • Working with hazardous chemicals

Nice-to-have

  • Adapt to changes
  • Calm under pressure
  • Accurate and thorough lab notes
  • Prioritize and manage multiple projects
  • Independent judgment

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Associate degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent (preferred)
  • 5 years of work experience (preferred)
  • Experience with PC – Excel, Word, networks (preferred)
  • Experience with AutoCAD (preferred)
  • Knowledge of process instrumentation, high temperature and high-pressure system and process plumbing (preferred)
  • Experience with Swagelok fittings, vacuum system, construction and fabrication, mill and lathe work, thermocouples and heaters (preferred)
  • Basic knowledge of TIG welding, leak detection (preferred)
  • Experience with handling hazardous chemicals and operating laboratory equipment and machinery (preferred)
  • Experience around combustors and combustion systems (desirable)
  • Ability to purchase equipment and supplies for research laboratory (preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Work Rights

Not specified

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