How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter must include examples of how your past work experience is applicable to this position. The letter must also include specific examples of how, in your work experience, you effectively demonstrated at a minimum, the following behaviors and the impact it had within your organization:
Job Summary
A Laboratory Support Technician in the CIT Division of Engineering & Technology labs performs operational activities in an instructional laboratory or classroom and provides assistance in support of their daily operation. You will ensure that inventory, storage, and maintenance of supplies, materials, and instrumentation support laboratory curriculum. The duties and tasks are frequently non-routine and completed while working under minimal supervision. Reports to Associate Director of Academic Programs, Matthew Fhaner.
Responsibilities*
- Will be assigned to various courses in the Division of Engineering & Technology including physics, engineering, and smart manufacturing and automation
- Perform inventory of assigned spaces (no ordering)
- Provide laboratory set up and support to assigned courses and others as determined by supervisor
- Create list of tasks for weekly prep assistants
- Maintain updated prep documents
- Works with Engineering Technician where appropriate to update lab manuals
- Maintaining lab space readiness/cleanliness
- Assist with dept space clean outs
Required Qualifications*
- 1+ years of relevant laboratory work experience or relevant educational laboratory experience
- Associate's Degree or equivalent education and/or experience
Desired Qualifications*
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Familiarity with laboratory safety policies and procedures
- Basic understanding of common laboratory equipment such as microscopes, balances, pipettes, etc
- Record keeping/organizational experience
Modes of Work
Onsite
The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Background Screening
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U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.