• Scientific Instrument Technician

    Texas State University (San Marcos, TX)


    Posting Information

     

    Posting Number2025513

     

    Posting/Functional TitleScientific Instrument Technician

     

    University Pay Plan TitleScientific Instrmnt Tech

     

    LocationSan Marcos

     

    DepartmentChemistry and Biochemistry

     

    Recruitment TypeOpen to All

     

    Job TypeFull-Time

     

    Funding SourcePermanent

     

    Monthly Salary$4,369.00 - $5,462.00

     

    Job CategoryNon-Exempt

     

    Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

     

    + Experience working as a laboratory scientist, technician, or equivalent position.

    + Experience with scientific equipment installation, operation, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.

    + Experience providing training and/or advisement in operational best practices of complex scientific equipment.

    + Strong organization, record keeping, communication, and supervisory skills.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Graduate degree in a physical science or engineering discipline.

    + Experience working in demanding technical environments.

    + Experience with NMR , UV/Visible/IR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, gas and liquid chromatography, X-ray diffraction, and/or optical microscopy instrumentation.

    + Experience with a variety of sample preparation techniques and protocols.

    Job Description

    Responsible for providing technical support for scientific instrumentation in the school of science and related academic departments.

    Job Duties

    + Install, operate, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair scientific research instrumentation in areas such as microscopy, spectroscopy, spectrometry, and chromatography.

    + Maintain, repair, troubleshoot, and liaise with vendors and/or facilities shops to ensure availability of laboratory and equipment support systems such as electronic control systems, vacuum systems, sensors/gauges/meters, deionized water, compressed dried air, high voltage, process chilled water, chillers/heat exchangers, recirculation pumps, cryogen storage and delivery, computer imaging/networking, compressed gas delivery, and uninterruptible power supplies.

    + Supervise, train, interview/make hiring recommendations for, and evaluate work products of student workers employed at TX State University.

     

    Additional Information to Applicants

     

    Job Open Date05/30/2025

     

    Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)06/13/2025

     

    Open Until FilledNo

     

    Normal Work DaysMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

     

    Normal Work Hours Start8:00AM

     

    Normal Work Hours End5:00PM

     

    Posting NoticesApplicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driver in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards system., You will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, and list of references to your application.

     

    Legal and Required Notices

     

    Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

     

    Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

     

    Why work @ Texas State?

     

    • Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!

    • Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!

    • Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program

    • Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.

    • An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus

    • Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

     

    By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, welcoming, and growing universities in the nation.

     

    Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/52716

     

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