Equipment Tech V - Dept of Molecular Biology & Genetics - College

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Required Qualifications: Trade/Vocational/Technical School and 4 - 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires thorough knowledge of repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrading and overhaul, and ability to analyze equipment problems and determine what repairs are needed. Must be able to occasionally lift heavy loads (50 lbs.) and be capable of physical exertion for short intervals. Basic machining and surface mount soldering techniques knowledge necessary. Familiarity with test equipment such as signal generators, meters, oscilloscopes, universal T memory programmers and other digital instruments, is needed. Strong interpersonal skills needed to interact effectively with diverse staff, students and faculty in conducting daily workplace duties. Requires ability to multi-task and ability to work under varied working conditions. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, effective writing and strong organizational skills. Must have ability to learn device-specific functions and their meaning and importance. Equipment requires safety precautions. Protective devices may be necessary.

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated troubleshooting success in a wide variety of systems (electrical, electronic, mechanical); good mechanical intuition; comfortable with electro-mechanical systems. Ability to work independently.

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