Technical Staff Assistant III, Center for Biomedical Research Support

Job Posting Title:

Technical Staff Assistant III, Center for Biomedical Research Support

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Hiring Department:

Center for Biomedical Research Support

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Center for Biomedical Research Support (CBRS) is a collection of 10 service centers that operates under the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors (OVPR) and broadly supports the research community on campus and externally. CBRS serves a central role across all of campus to provide access to cutting-edge technology, expert advice, and centralized services. CBRS is comprised of core facilities including Biomedical Imaging, Bioinformatics, Biological Mass Spectrometry, Biomedical Research Computing, Cryo-EM imaging, Genome Sequencing, Microscopy/Flow Cytometry and Mouse Genetic Engineering. In addition, CBRS provides laboratory support in the forms of stockrooms, electronics repair, and external services drop boxes. 

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:  

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage  

• Retirement contributions

• Paid vacation and sick time

• Paid holidays

• This position is 100% on-campus

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.

Purpose

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking to hire a full-time Technical Staff Assistant III to join the Electronics Service Core Facility that provides general electronics, scientific/laboratory equipment repair, maintenance, calibration, installation set-up, and design. This position will provide technical support, repair, and maintenance of equipment and instrumentation for the research community across campus under the direction of the Electronics Services Manager. 

Responsibilities

• Provides maintenance and repair of Biomedical/Scientific equipment including but not limited to: refrigerators/freezers and related equipment, centrifuges, incubators, and other refrigeration systems in a wide variety of equipment, etc.

• Assists Electronics Services Manager in day-to-day operations such as repair of equipment, responds to e-mail requests, scheduling, parts acquisition, technical research, & financial reports.

• Maintains professional communications with faculty, professors (PI’s), lab managers, lab personnel, CBRS management, core directors and personnel.

• Serves as a proxy for the Electronics Services Manager if needed.

• Other related functions as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 2 years recent experience in the repair and maintenance of refrigerators/freezers and related equipment.

• High school or equivalent, supplemented by TDLR licensure and training in refrigeration.

• Willingness to work on unfamiliar equipment and without substantial technical support from the manufacturer.

• Strong written and communication skills.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong interpersonal skills & demonstrated success working collaboratively with customers & colleagues.

• Detail oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to work efficiently and flexibly in a fast-paced environment.

• Regular and punctual attendance.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Greater than 5 years recent experience in the repair and maintenance of refrigerators/freezers and related equipment, preferably in the biomedical/scientific areas of specialization.

• Completion of an Associate-level program in Refrigeration Technology or equivalent.

• Experience in working on refrigeration systems in a multitude of equipment.

• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Electronics repair experience and/or training in electronics technology.

Salary Range

$40,000 + depending on qualifications 

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