Job Description:

• 1) Coordinates activities of university science laboratory to assist faculty in teaching and research programs: Consults with faculty laboratory coordinator to determine equipment purchase priorities based on budget allowances, condition of existing equipment, and scheduled laboratory activities.

• 2) Prepares and puts in place equipment scheduled for use during laboratory teaching sessions.

• 3) Demonstrates care and use of equipment to teaching assistants.

• 4) Builds prototype equipment, applying electromechanical knowledge and using handtools and power tools.

• 5) Trains teaching staff and students in application and use of new equipment.

• 6) Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and dismantles and repairs equipment, applying knowledge of shop mechanics and using gauges, meters, handtools, and power tools.

• 7) Develops methods of laboratory experimentation, applying knowledge of scientific theory and computer capability.

• 8) Confers with teaching staff periodically to evaluate new equipment and methods.

• 9) Teaches laboratory sessions in absence of teaching assistant.