Job Summary: The Department of Physics is seeking a Laboratory Technician 2, UCP 4.  The successful applicant for the position will assist the teaching lab staff to maintain and operate the physics teaching laboratories and demonstration room and ensure the safety and security of these areas. Additional duties will include maintaining and upgrading equipment, developing new equipment under supervision, evaluating procedures for desired results, and assisting in the training and evaluating of teaching assistants and student labor. The successful applicant will be responsible for the operation of evening and weekend labs. For information about the Physics Department, please go to: http://www.phys.uconn.edu/

Minimum Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in Physics or a related field, and 1-3 years’ experience in teaching laboratory operations, or equivalent education and experience; sound knowledge of principles of and experience in experimental physics; ability to perform and explain lab procedures and edit manuals; knowledge of laboratory safety procedures; ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity and lift 40 lbs.; and ability to work on weekends and evenings.

Preferred Qualifications: Strong written and verbal communication skills; familiarity with science education research; experience with CAD; familiarity with Windows, Linux, standard office and analysis software, and microcomputer-based laboratory equipment; familiarity with PASCO proprietary hardware and software; ability to maintain and repair equipment similar in type and complexity to existing lab equipment; and demonstrated ability to work well with students, faculty and staff in a diverse environment.

Appointment Terms: The desired start date is October 30, 2015. Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

To Apply: For full consideration, interested applicants should submit letter of application, resume, names and addresses of three references to UConn Careers at http://www.jobs.uconn.edu. Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search # 2016087)

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.