STEM Laboratory Technician

The STEM Laboratory Technician is responsible for providing personal, qualified laboratory assistance to the STEM laboratories. The primary responsibility is to prepare a series of laboratory preparations and the instructor's assistance related to specific content areas of chemistry. This is a Support Staff Union position as stated in the Support Staff collective bargaining agreement Grade Level 9 Prepare, set up, and test laboratory experiments for Engineering (Electrical and Mechanical), Physics, and Physical Science courses Assemble, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment, including electrical, mechanical, and physics equipment Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning equipment, experimental setups, and instrumentation Ensure all laboratory activities comply with established safety standards and procedures Maintain organized inventory of laboratory equipment, tools, and consumable materials; work with Lab Supervisor reorder supplies as needed Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance, lab setups, and safety inspections Coordinate preparation and breakdown of multiple lab sessions across different disciplines and schedules Utilize relevant software and tools to support lab activities Perform basic fabrication and technical tasks such as wiring circuits, soldering, and using 3D printers, scanners, CNC machines, hand or power tools Ensure laboratory spaces remain clean, organized, and functional for instructional use Adapt lab setups and materials to meet varying course requirements and instructional needs Follow the Right -To- Know law as it applies to the Engineering, Physics and Physical Science. Prepare, properly label and store all solutions required in the related laboratory courses. Receive and check in purchased materials. Prepare recommendations for equipment purchase for the Engineering, Physics and Physical Science labs and related areas. Meet with appropriate faculty and the area Supervisor on a regular basis for communication and coordination. Coordinate with the College Chemical Hygiene Safety Officer to train full time faculty and adjuncts teaching in the laboratory of the related areas according to the Right- To- Know law. Train any students that are hired to work in the related laboratories. Other related duties as assigned. OVERALL PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY: The primary and most important overall responsibility of all employees is to provide service in a pleasant, helpful, and effective manner to our students and other members of the College community. Education Required: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferred; consideration for Bachelor's Degree in Physics Experience Required: One (1) to two (2) years of technician experience directly related to the Engineering and/or Physics educational laboratories Experience Preferred: Experience with electrical engineering equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer, multimeters, etc.), 3D printers, CNC machines, Festo trainers, Arduino boards, soldering; experience with telescopes and power tools also a plus Experience with relevant software (e.g. CAD, Autodesk Fusion, Multisim, IdeaMaker, Cura, Solidworks, GNU Octave, Arduino) Skills/Abilities /Knowledge /Other Requirements Ability to provide support and assistance in educational Engineering and Physics laboratory facilities Ability to calibrate, troubleshoot and maintain equipment in the Engineering and Physics laboratory facilities Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of Physics and Basic Engineering Principles, as well as direct experience in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering laboratory facilities INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS: Collaborates with department members and/or the Compliance, Assessment and Research team to support planning, assessment, data collection and reporting for continuous improvement of the college. Employee Classification: Support Staff Grade Level 9 Residency Requirement: The New Jersey First Act requires employees of all public institutions of higher education to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law. For more information please click here