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Working Title M-Lab Support Technician

Position Number 01054A

Department ENGIN SHOP

Location Norfolk, VA

Type of Position Classified

Type of Job Full Time

EEO Category B Professionals

Job Description

This position will serve as support technician for the M-Lab and works with users of varied backgrounds helping with experiments and projects, installing, operating, and maintaining a wide variety of specialized equipment, tools and software. This position has the responsibility of coordinating with the M-Lab student board to ensure smooth operation and staffing of the M-Lab. This position also has the responsibility of monitoring and training users on the using of equipment and safety; as well as monitoring usage and operating cost of the facilities (including materials, supplies, manpower).

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Extensive knowledge of electronics and mechanical systems; including troubleshooting, calibration, test procedures, analysis, and repair of associated sensitive scientific instrumentation/complex lab equipment.

• Considerable knowledge of policies, procedures, and applicable regulations associated maintaining laboratory safety systems and the use/storage of lab supplies that include specialized gas cylinders.

• Working knowledge of measuring devices including micrometers, calipers, etc. as well as understanding of standard and metric units.

• Working knowledge of computers and peripheral equipment repair techniques.

• Considerable skill in the repair of a variety of complex electro-mechanical equipment.

• Considerable skills in the operation of machine shop related equipment (mills, lathes, band saws, drill press, welding machines), 3D Printing, and electronic equipment.

• Skill in the operation of electronic test equipment in maintaining and repairing lab instrumentation.

• Strong basic math skills.

• Strong problem solving skills.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

• Demonstrated ability to read and understand schematics, block diagrams, and wiring diagrams; mechanical drawings, flow charts, and service manuals.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships using tact and diplomacy, and possessing a customer service focus.

• Demonstrated ability to provide instruction and training to graduate students and undergraduate students in the safe operation of scientific instrumentation and lab equipment.

• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain records and logs.

Special licenses, registration or certification

None

Education or training

None

Level and type of experience

Considerable experience and training in machine shop operations and electromechanical systems, including maintenance.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

Journeyman’s card (Apprenticeship graduate), with considerable experience or equivalent. Extensive experience in machine shop operations and electromechanical systems. Some experience working in a maker space or fabrication lab. Some experience working with students in higher education.

Conditions of Employment

This is an on campus position with working hours from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number S02970

Job Open To General Public

Open Date 06/09/2025

Close Date 06/27/2025

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary

Please submit a cover letter and a resume

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

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Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

+ Yellow Layoff Form

+ Blue Layoff Card

+ AHP Letter