Technician, Senior - Engineering & Physical Sciences Deans Office at University of Wyoming in Laramie, WY

Job description

Join Our Campus Community! Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Wyoming. Our community thrives on the contributions of talented and driven individuals who share in our mission, vision, and values. If your expertise and experience align with the goals of our institution, we would be thrilled to hear from you. We encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our vibrant campus community today! Why Choose Us? At the University of Wyoming, we value our employees and invest in their success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits include: Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes over 15% of your gross salary. With your mandatory employee contribution, the total contribution toward your retirement plan exceeds 19%. Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs . Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure. Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth. Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources. At the University of Wyoming , we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer, please refer to UW’s Benefits Summary . JOB TITLE: Technician, Senior JOB PURPOSE: Provide technical support and safety supervision for laboratories in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. Manage, supervise, coordinate and evaluate all functions related to laboratory operations including the design, fabrication, maintenance and repair, and operation of instruments used for educational and research purposes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Design, analyze, build, test, operate, troubleshoot and maintain special-purpose research fixtures, mechanical and electrical equipment, systems and instrumentation. Perform advanced calibration of equipment and instruments and monitor performance to ensure they are in proper working condition. Train faculty and students on laboratory safety, equipment operation and data acquisition. Ensure that laboratories are maintained in a safe and orderly manner; assure that laboratory materials are properly handled and stored. Develop and update laboratory safety procedures. Maintain a record of hazardous materials and MSDS. Design and implement data acquisition software for teaching and research uses. Develop and maintain research equipment operation, safety and maintenance manuals; archive calibration records. Determine, recommend, and procure equipment, instruments, materials, supplies, and tools required to meet the technical and research needs of departments in CEPS. SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS: Travel to remote research sites to support research activities, serve college and university committees as appropriate COMPETENCIES: Analysis/Problem Identification Independence Influence Quality Orientation Service Orientation Technical/Professional Knowledge MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience Experience: 5 years work-related experience in the construction, repair and maintenance of mechanical or electronic equipment Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements: Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP . Experience Evaluation Minimum experience requirements are evaluated on a full-time equivalent (FTE) basis. Relevant part-time experience will be prorated based on hours worked. For example, two years working an average of 20 hours per week is equivalent to approximately one year of full-t