Research Technician I (Temporary) (Multiple Positions)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection and recording of experimental data. Modify equipment or processes as needed under the guidance of faculty or graduate students who are familiar with the setup.
• Under the supervision and guidance of the principal investigator and senior team members, assist and support laboratory and research work related to the development of novel optical and optomechanical sensing systems and instrumentation, and their related electronic, mechanical and software components.
• Documentation of work and communicating progress to supervising PI and others in the group.
• Attend group meetings and interact on a day-to-day basis with senior investigators.  Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
• Potential other collaborative work within the research group, and assist them with data and record information, and maintaining logs of experimental data.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required.

Preferred QualificationsFLSANon-ExemptFull Time/Part TimeFull TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week40Job FTE1.0Work CalendarFiscalJob CategoryResearchBenefits EligibleNo BenefitsRate of Pay$15.00-$18.75/hrCompensation Typehourly rateGrade2Compensation GuidanceThe Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

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Grade Range Minimum$15Grade Range Midpoint$18.75Grade Range Maximum$22.5Career Stream and LevelOC1Job FamilyResearch & LabJob FunctionResearchType of criminal background check required:Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)Number of Vacancies3Target Hire Date4/24/2024Expected End DateContact Information for CandidatesLisa Armijo-larmijo@optics.arizona.edu

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