Laboratory Assistant - College of Engineering - Department of Chemical Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!

Since its inception in 1905, the Carnegie Mellon Department of Chemical Engineering has been on the leading edge of research and innovation in chemical engineering. Today, this is truer than ever. With research thrusts across fields such as health and medicine, biofuels, air quality and more, CMU chemical engineering students are paving the way to a healthier, cleaner, more efficient future for all.

ChemE is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join the team. In this role, you will contribute to the department by maintaining lab inventory, independently maintaining lab instruments, equipment and facilities for teaching or research purposes without direct supervision.

Core responsibilities include:

• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Independently maintains of lab instruments, equipment and facilities for teaching or research purposes.
• Ensures appropriate and safe handling of all lab stock and supplies.  Instructs lab students in same.  Enforces safety rules and regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Performs some equipment or instrument repairs.  Performs lab sets or preparation for experiments or instruction.
• Works with students to collect and tabulate homework and experiment reports.
• Conducts lab work requiring standard tests, routines and analysis. Documents results.

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the Department of Engineering. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You should demonstrate:

• Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure and with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail; keep and maintain accurate and detailed reports and records.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Walking and standing, bending and lifting are occasionally required. May be required to travel to and work at various locations on campus

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Years of experience:
  • Research Lab Experience: 1-3 years
  • Data Entry Experience: 1-3 years
  • Record Management Experience: 1-3 years
  • A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements:

• Successful background check

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance. 

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access,