$16.54 - $22.35 / hourly; not specified; not speci...
Onsite
Maintain and repair lab equipment
Construct new experimental facilities
Ensure lab safety protocols
Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Lab Technician I to support experimental facilities and ensure lab safety and efficiency. The role involves maintaining equipment, assisting with experiments, and managing inventory in a lab environment focused on high-pressure combustion systems
Job Summary
The primary duty of the Lab Technician is to support existing large-scale facilities and construct new experimental facilities when needed, ensuring the lab is a safe and efficient place to work.
Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing equipment, performing safety measures, assisting lab personnel with experiments and data collection, and ordering supplies.
Benefits include generous vacation, holidays, sick time, competitive health insurance, a retirement savings plan, and tuition benefits for employees and their families.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Lab Technician I to support experimental facilities and ensure lab safety and efficiency. The role involves maintaining equipment, assisting with experiments, and managing inventory in a lab environment focused on high-pressure combustion systems.
Salary
$16.54 - $22.35 / Hourly; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Maintain and repair lab equipment
Construct new experimental facilities
Ensure lab safety protocols
Handle high-temperature, high-pressure systems
Work with reactive, flammable chemicals
Nice-to-have
Interact productively with diverse people
Adapt to changing project needs
Maintain accurate and thorough lab notes
Prioritize and manage multiple projects
Calm demeanor under pressure
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)
Lab safety training (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 (preferred)