Refrigeration and Electronics Technical Staff Assistant III, Center for Biomedical Research Support

Job Details

General Notes

is a collection of 10 service centers that operates under the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors (OVPR) and broadly supports the research community on campus and externally.

CBRS serves a central role across all of campus to provide access to cutting-edge technology, expert advice, and centralized services.

CBRS is comprised of core facilities including Biomedical Imaging, Bioinformatics, Biological Mass Spectrometry, Biomedical Research Computing, Cryo-EM imaging, Genome Sequencing, Microscopy / Flow Cytometry and Mouse Genetic Engineering.

In addition, CBRS provides laboratory support in the forms of stockrooms, electronics repair, and external services drop boxes.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes :

100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

This position is 100% on-campus

Purpose

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking to hire a full-time Technical Staff Assistant III to join the Electronics Service Core Facility that provides general electronics, scientific / laboratory equipment repair, maintenance, calibration, installation set-up, and design.

This position will provide technical support, repair, and maintenance of equipment and instrumentation for the research community across campus under the direction of the Electronics Services Manager.

Responsibilities

Provides maintenance and repair of Biomedical / Scientific equipment including but not limited to : refrigerators / freezers and related equipment, centrifuges, incubators, and other refrigeration systems in a wide variety of equipment, etc.

Assists Electronics Services Manager in day-to-day operations such as repair of equipment, responds to e-mail requests, scheduling, parts acquisition, technical research, & financial reports.

Maintains professional communications with faculty, professors (PI’s), lab managers, lab personnel, CBRS management, core directors and personnel.

Serves as a proxy for the Electronics Services Manager if needed.

Other related functions as assigned

Required Qualifications

2 years recent experience in the repair and maintenance of refrigerators / freezers and related equipment.

High school or equivalent, supplemented by TDLR licensure and training in refrigeration.

Willingness to work on unfamiliar equipment and without substantial technical support from the manufacturer.

Strong written and communication skills.

Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.

Strong interpersonal skills & demonstrated success working collaboratively with customers & colleagues.

Detail oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.

Ability to work efficiently and flexibly in a fast-paced environment.

Regular and punctual attendance.

Preferred Qualifications

Greater than 5 years recent experience in the repair and maintenance of refrigerators / freezers and related equipment, preferably in the biomedical / scientific areas of specialization.

Completion of an Associate-level program in Refrigeration Technology or equivalent.

Experience in working on refrigeration systems in a multitude of equipment.

Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Electronics repair experience and / or training in electronics technology.

Salary Range

$40,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Personal protection equipment (furnished)

May work around chemical fumes

May work around standard office conditions

May work around biohazards

May work around chemicals

May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Use of manual dexterity

Must be able to work in an MRI environment

Required Materials

Please mark "yes" on the application for required materials. Failure to attach all additional materials listed may affect candidates being considered for the position.

Resume / CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications.

Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section;

you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.

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In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.

that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility :

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers.

Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility :

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.