GENERAL CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Under general supervision,
performs advanced technical work of a mechanical nature in support of in the
physical sciences such as, chemistry, physics, metallurgy, and ceramics. Work
involves design, operation, and maintenance of specialized scientific research
equipment. Provides functional assistance, supervision, and training, as needed,
to undergraduate and graduate students, and all laboratory research staff.CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs all the
duties listed under Research Technician.
- Performs experiments
and independently records data from complex laboratory equipment. Analyzes
data and determines validity with reference to the criteria standards, and/or
requirements of a particular experiment or process.
- Designs, assembles,
troubleshoots, repairs, modifies, installs, maintains, and operates any
laboratory equipment and apparatus.
- Serves as a source of
technical information and instruction to hourly, undergraduate and graduate
students and research staff. Provides such information or recommends ideas to
define, clarify, enlarge upon, or sharpen procedures and capabilities of
specialized research equipment or processes.
- Prepares and directs
laboratory personnel in the preparation and processing of research samples and
other work associated with research studies.
- Provides safety
education and oversight in assigned work area.
- Makes decisions
regarding purchases of supplies, services, instruments and equipment.
The tasks listed under the
heading of Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities are examples of the
variety and general nature of duties performed by employees in positions
allocated in the class. The list is descriptive only and should be used for no
other purpose. It is not intended that any position include every duty listed
nor is it intended that related duties cannot be required.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS
AND ABILITIES:
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Skill in the design, operation, diagnosis,
and repair of laboratory and processing equipment.
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Skill in metallographic preparation,
examination, and analysis of data.
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Skill in operating microprocessor controlled
process equipment and instruments.
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Knowledge of metallographic procedures for
proper cutting, polishing, etching, photographing, and physical characteristic
measurements of metal/ceramic specimens.
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Knowledge of general safety regulations and
chemical hygiene and ability to serve as Safety Representative for the area.
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Knowledge of the distillation process for
pure metals.
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Knowledge of metal joining techniques and
related safety procedures.
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Knowledge of mechanical and diffusion based
vacuum systems and electronics.
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Ability to perform mathematical
calculations.
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Ability to understand and execute oral and
written instructions.
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Ability to safely operate, repair and
maintain standard and specialized research equipment.
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Ability to collect data and accurately keep
appropriate records.
- Ability to work with
chemicals.
- Ability to lift and
move up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
- Ability to lift and
move up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
- Ability to perform
hand-eye tasks in preparing samples.
- Ability to train and
supervise the work of others.
CLASS SPECIFICATIONS:
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Five years of laboratory experience including
two years of Research Technician I or equivalent level of experience, or
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Graduation from a two year mechanical trade
school and two years of related laboratory experience, or
- Any combination of
training and experience from which comparable knowledge and ability can be
acquired.
REVISION EFFECTIVE:
March 1, 2003
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