Research/lab Technician I - Engineering

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri, US
$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

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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)
  • Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Work Rights

Not specified

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