Chemistry Laboratory Technician

Chemistry Laboratory Technician

Rose-HulmanInstitute of Technology has an amazing opportunity in the Chemistry &Biochemistry Department as a Chemistry Laboratory Technician. We have beenranked No. 1 among U.S. engineering colleges by the U.S. News & WorldReport Best Colleges Guide for the last 27 consecutive years.

The ChemistryLaboratory Technician is responsible for supporting instructional and researchoperations by setting up, operating, testing, calibrating, maintaining, andrepairing laboratory equipment and associated computer systems. This positionensures that laboratory spaces are clean, functional, and properly prepared bymaintaining work areas, managing supplies, and ensuring equipment readiness.The technician sets up and validates a wide range of laboratory experiments,demonstrations, and procedures in accordance with established protocols,institutional standards, and safety regulations.

In this role,the Chemistry Laboratory Technician assists and instructs faculty and studentson the safe and effective use, operation, and care of laboratory equipment,tools, and instructional technologies. The technician provides technicalsupport for faculty and students engaged in instructional laboratories,research activities, capstone projects, and independent studies, helping totroubleshoot issues and ensure projects are conducted safely and efficiently.Additionally, the technician consults with faculty regarding equipment needs,modifications, or adaptations required for demonstrations or instructionalpurposes, and implements teaching aids and laboratory support materials toenhance the learning experience. Through these responsibilities, the ChemistryLaboratory Technician contributes to a safe, organized, and academicallysupportive laboratory environment.

Qualifiedcandidates will possess an associate degree or equivalent from an accreditedtwoyear college or technical school and a minimum of two years of relevantprofessional work experience. In lieu of the required education, candidates mayqualify with three additional years of directly related experience.

In addition tothe above requirements, preferred candidates will have experience usingand maintaining instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, NMR, IR, UV-vis spectroscopy,and mass spectrometry. Preferred candidates will also exhibit excellentinterpersonal skills, a service mindset, and the ability to work independently.

At Rose-Hulman, your successes are celebrated in a welcoming, supportive, andflexible environment with a number of benefits and resources including avariety of health benefit options; voluntary benefits such as Group Accidentand/or Group Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, and CaregiverResources; participation in Tuition Exchange; a generous and flexible paidleave program and dedicated time for professional development. As a Rose-Hulmanemployee, you will also enjoy access to full-service fitness facilities andprogramming; a performing arts center featuring national touring acts andcampus productions; and access to state-of-the-art labs, facilities, andequipment. All employees experience opportunities to have an impact on studentlives and be part of a greater purpose through multidisciplinary projectcollaboration that can have a global impact as well as receiving continualencouragement and support of philanthropic and volunteer opportunities.

Rose-HulmanInstitute of Technology is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics) focused institution, whose students education and success are thenucleus of everything we strive for. We support and recognize excellence inteaching, learning, innovation, and intellectual growth of our students,faculty, and staff. Our campus culture is student-focused, welcoming, andinclusive. Here, we believe that every employee has a role to play in themission of the institute: to provide our students with the world's bestundergraduate science, engineering, and mathematics education in an environmentof individual attention and support.

Locatedon the banks of the Wabash River and conveniently located within drivingdistance of seven major cities, Terre Haute is a vibrant community with arevitalized downtown, museums, parks, four higher ed institutions, a richhistorical past, and dynamic food, music, and arts scene.

Pay range is $20.20/hour- $26.45/hour. Pay is competitive. A higher pay may be negotiated based onexperience and qualifications.

Rose-Hulmanconducts background checks for all prospective employees, including criminalhistory, education, social media, employment, driving records, and referencechecks, where relevant to job duties. The scope depends on the role'sresponsibilities and Institute necessity. Information from background checkswill be used solely to assess a candidate's suitability for employment,ensuring a safe and productive workplace, and will be handled in compliancewith federal and state laws.

Applications: Only online applications/resumes submitted via the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Employment Opportunities website, jobs.rose-hulman.edu, will be accepted until the position is filled. Contact Human Resources via email, ... , for questions.

Thisposition is not eligible for work visa sponsorship at this time.

EEO
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is an equalopportunity employer. It is the Institutes policy to treat all employees andapplicants equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities,experiences, and other employment standards. Rose-Hulman will not discriminateagainst any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant foradmission, including protections for those opposing discrimination orparticipating in any complaint process on campus or within the Equal EmploymentOpportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. Rose-Hulman Institute ofTechnology is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonableaccommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services,programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contactthe Office of Human Resources.