Binghamton University, State University of New York Hiring for Instructional Support Technician, Watson Laboratories at Binghamton, NY Full Time

Category:: Professional
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Department:: Watson Laboratories
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Oct 27, 2023
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 07672
Position ID:: 169310

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character – shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life – promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job – it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton’s collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first- generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Instructional Support Technician (SL-3)

Salary: $60,000 – $70,000

The Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science seeks an outstanding candidate for the position of Instructional Support Technician. Providing skilled, specialized assistance to faculty, staff and students, the Instructional Support Technician plays a critical function in support of the College’s educationally related programs or projects.

Watson College stands committed to fostering a community that reflects our diverse society to ensure that its teaching, research, scholarship, and outreach programs include and serve a wide range of individuals.

Underpinning the technical, engineering, and computer science expertise of Watson College faculty, staff, students and alumni is an understanding that diverse and inclusive groups maximize potential, innovation, and impact. We, therefore, develop structures and opportunities that improve the experience of all students, especially those who are underrepresented in engineering and computer science. Watson faculty, staff, and students assist in cultivating a community of members that are conscious of barriers to social mobility, exhibit and act on empathy and compassion, and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), both within the college and beyond.

Together, we learn, educate, innovate, and work toward a more just and inclusive future. We embrace and cultivate our diversity and thrive because of it.

We strongly encourage potential applicants who share these goals, especially underrepresented minorities, women, and persons with disabilities to apply.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Support and guidance for the safe operation and maintenance of the College’s academic and research laboratories
• Work closely with faculty to ensure that the engineering and computer science curricula is supported within the academic laboratories
• Design, set up, test, and validate experimental setups for lab sessions as needed (both for traditional and online programs)
• Operate and maintain equipment that includes 3D printers and machining equipment
• Consult with faculty and students on projects as requested
• Mentoring, supervision, technical advice, safety protocols and instruction in the use of equipment and materials for student projects and/or competition teams (i.e., SAE, ASME, ROVER etc.)
• Assist in the procurement and installation of equipment and supplies as required
• Develop and conduct workshops on technical topics relevant to Watson College’s educational mission
• Initiate, propose, and develop content or projects relevant to Watson College’s educational mission
• Serve on college and university-wide committees as needed
• Manage student staffing as defined by director
• Manage and provide oversight of the daily operations of labs

Requirements:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

• Associate degree in engineering or related discipline and a minimum of 4 years working with a variety of engineering equipment, software, and machines; or the equivalent education or trade certification and work experience
• Fabrication experience – 5 years minimum in relevant processes
• Cultural competency; comfort working collegially with all constituents of the university’s diverse community
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and coordinate the work of technical projects
• Ability to prepare and conduct workshops, training or presentations as it relates to the role
• Ability to review and prepare specifications for technical equipment.
• Ability to design, fabricate, and assemble devices
• Available to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, and some weekends
• Ability to travel in support of the College’s needs (training, competitions, etc.)

Preferred:

• Relevant experience with CAD/CAM (e.g. Fusion 360, Solidworks, Creo, etc.)
• CNC programming experience (mills and lathes)
• Thorough knowledge of laboratory and equipment safety
• Thorough knowledge of electromechanical equipment, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance

Additional Information:

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected]

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

Cover letters may be addressed “To the Search Committee.”

Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit:
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University’s complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=169310

Deadline for Internal Applicants: November 30, 2023

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

Please submit:

1. Resume,
2. Cover letter, and
3. Contact information for three professional references

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