Job description
Essential Functions:
- Help develop, implement, refine, and maintain semi-industrial equipment and instructional materials in the Fundamentals labs. There are four 0.5 credit labs, coinciding with courses in Fluid Dynamics, Material Science, Heat & Mass Transfer, and Process Control & Separations. These labs are very new and need updating and refining.
- Support the freshman lab experiments (ChEn 170), including developing and building new or refined simple chemical engineering experiments and ensuring that appropriate safety measures are taken by the students.
- Assist the UO Lab Manager with equipment maintenance and duties associated with the senior-level UO Laboratory (ChEn 479).
- Assist faculty members and staff by arranging in-class teaching demonstrations.
- Provide support for graduate research projects in the department related to equipment for experiments, materials issues, and safety practices.
Qualifications:
Required:
4 years of experience in building equipment that requires plumbing, electrical wiring, and implementation of computer interfaces (including computer control).
Preferred:
B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering or have graduated from a technical school (electronics technology, etc.).
Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications: Good practical skills in mechanical devices, electrical wiring, and computer interfaces are required. Design experience in small lab experiment is preferred but not required. Knowledge and interest in safety practices are strongly preferred. Strong commitment to support of teaching in labs in a professional manner is required.
Employee Class: Administrative
Work Location: Provo Campus
Environment: Rare presence of abnormal variations in temperature and exposure to outside conditions
Physical Exam Required: Y
Physical Exam Details: Physical effort represented by frequent handling of medium weight objects (approx. 20-50 lbs.) and materials, or use of medium weight hand tools. May require climbing and working from ladders or in awkward positions.
Desired Start Date: 08/01/2022
Job Close Date: Open Until Filled
Pay Level: 52
Approximate Starting Salary: $57,000 - $74,000 DOQ
Documents Required at time of Application:
Required: Cover Letter, Resume
Optional: Letter of Recommendation 1
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Brigham Young University recognizes the benefits of attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. We strive to create a welcoming workplace that promotes a sense of inclusivity and belonging.
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