Technical Assistant / Instrument Maker, Physics & Astronomy Department - Job at Denison University in Granville, OH

Technical Assistant / Instrument Maker, Physics & Astronomy Department

Granville, OH

Posted 10 days ago

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Job Posting Information

Position Type	Support Staff
Classification Title	Administrative Staff
Position Title	Technical Assistant / Instrument Maker, Physics & Astronomy Department
Position Number	O00212
Pay Grade Level	CSS 12
Salary	$27-34 per hour
Department	Physics & Astronomy Department
Posting Number	S 121301311
Full or Part Time	Full Time
Number of Months
Position End Date
FTE
Work Schedule
Basic Function	Regularly set up and prepare equipment and demonstrations for physics and astronomy classes and teaching laboratories. Design, construct, and repair apparatus for teaching and research for the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Take initiative for maintaining and improving department equipment and facilities.
Essential Job Functions	Set up, prepare, and maintain teaching laboratory apparatus, demonstrations, and facilities for both Physics and Astronomy. Design, construct, and repair apparatus for teaching and research for the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Train students in the proper use of equipment, demonstrations, machine tools, and safety; supervise students using the machine shop and assist in the proper design and construction of student research instrumentation. Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff on a variety of projects and tasks. Organize time and provide self-direction as required to perform job priorities as assigned by the Chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications	High school graduate or equivalent. Three years of related experience. Ability to manage time and perform tasks independently, including organizing, maintaining, and setting-up laboratory equipment. Ability to assist in design and construction of new demonstration and laboratory equipment. Knowledge and use of machine tools, including set-up, operation and ability to do precision machining with milling machines, lathes, band saws, drill presses, hand tools, and additional instrument shop tools. Basic knowledge of electronics construction. Basic knowledge of elementary laboratory equipment such as power supplies and multimeters. Willingness to continually learn and to apply skills to new situations is essential.
Preferred Qualifications	Technical training or relevant college degree. Use of computers and drafting/design software is highly desirable.
Physical Demands	Able to lift 20 lbs repeatedly, and 50 lbs frequently. Ability to stand for long periods. Able to work on step ladders to 8 ft.
Contact(s)	Steven Olmschenk
Contact Phone/Extension
Contact Email	steven.olmschenk@denison.edu
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	Applications received by May 3, 2024 will receive full consideration.
Additional Information
Denison University Background Check Statement	The final candidate will undergo a background check as a conditional offer of employment.
Denison University EEO Statement	EEO Statement Denison University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to attract and hire candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences and identities. Denison fosters a campus community that recognizes the value of all persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression and identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. For additional information and resources about diversity at Denison, please see our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and antiracism (IDEA) at . ADA Statement If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (740)587-6299 or by email at .

Job Summary

Company

Denison University

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Education

High School or Equivalent

Required Experience

3+ years