Grinnell College Hiring for Technical Support – Science Division (T Career Level) at Grinnell, IA Full Time

Technical Support – Science Division (T3 Career Level)

Department:

Dean of the College

Job Summary:

ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGEGrinnell College is a private liberal arts college located in Grinnell, Iowa and is ranked #11 on the U.S. News and World Report’s list of Best National Liberal Arts Colleges.

Grinnell College is a top ranked Liberal Arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.

POSITION SUMMARYThis position will split time equally between the Physics department and the Statistics program. Responsibilities involve working collaboratively with statistics and physics faculty to develop and maintain lab materials for courses.

For statistics, duties will include working with faculty to develop and maintain Python and R course materials, managing the online servers for daily use, assisting students with coding, and troubleshooting as students use statistical software throughout the year.

For physics, duties include diagnosing, repairing and calibrating laboratory equipment, as well as supervising students in laboratory instrumentation setup. The ideal candidate would have experience in the Windows and Mac environment connecting laboratory instrumentation via Python. Familiarity with NI-VISA and PyVISA a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining curricular materials in Python and R
• Develop labs in consultation with course instructor(s), which includes software and data acquisition development
• Supervising Students
• Equipment repair and calibration
• Maintaining servers, software, and equipment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university
• Less than six months work experience
• Must have proficiency in either R or Python, and ability to learn the one they are not proficient in
• Strong individual efficiency, planning and organizing skills, and ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Able to manage conflict as it arises
• Ability to communicate effectively with multiple parties
• Champions diversity, equity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in both R and Python

Link to Job Description:

Technical Support – Science Division

FLSA Category:

Non-Exempt

Staff/Faculty:

Staff

Employment Status:

Full-Time

Employment Category:

Regular

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to first day of employment.

Open Until Filled:

No

Posting Number:

S01022

Diversity Statement:

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational and working environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed or any other protected class. Discrimination and harassment on any of the bases covered by state or federal antidiscrimination statutes is unlawful and a violation of Grinnell College policy.