Electronics Technical Associate, Chemistry - University of Buffalo : Job Details

Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Position Title Electronics Technical Associate, Chemistry Classification Title Instructional Support Associate Department Chemistry Posting Number P240376 Posting Link Employer State Position Type Professional Appointment Term Term Salary Grade SL2

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University at Buffalo is seeking an Electronics Technical Associate. In this role you will be responsible for performing diagnostic assessment and repairs on the electrical system of scientific instrumentation whihc is used for instruction and research in the department and, as requested by other instructional or research units, in the university.

Principal responsibilities/duties include:

* Performing diagnostic assessments and repairs on a broad array of electrical instrumentation utilized in the chemistry teaching and research programs [e.g., spectrometers, chromatographic and mass spectrometric systems (NMR, LC-MS, GC-MS, ESCA, SIMS, FT-MS, ICP-MS, etc.), pH meters, UV-Vis and IR spectrophotometers, balances, heat blocks, and various other laboratory equipment].

* Diagnose RF, high voltage, analog, and digital circuit failures as it pertains to available instrumentation, utilizing standard testing equipment such as voltmeters and oscilloscopes, and perform repairs.

* Perform computer/hardware interfacing as required, meeting specifications of instrumentation and manufacturer software.

* Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and perform upgrades and repairs of instrumentation as required, including the ability to diagnose/replace soldered on-board components.

* As needed, contribute to the design and fabrication of new specialized equipment based upon the specifications and needs of the user (i.e., graduate students, faculty, and staff), including the ability to do simple board layouts and fabrication of test circuits.

* Ensure effective and efficient Electronic Shop service. This includes managing work orders, keeping records, scheduling jobs, updating customers on their job's status, promptly charging for work, maintaining test equipment, maintaining an inventory of commonly used tools/parts, and maintaining a library of relevant information (such as repair manuals, catalogs, and technical data).

* Serve as liaison between the department and other service departments within and outside of the college and provide the repair of electronic equipment to other university units, as needed.

* Supervise, when required, student workers or interns.

* Serve as the subject matter expert for researchers regarding electrical circuity and safety.

* These duties will require the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose on-board components, perform replacement of soldered on-board components, and the ability to utilize diagnostic equipment (such as volt meters and oscilloscopes).

Outstanding Benefits Package

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About The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Minimum Qualifications

* A minimum of an associates degree with 2 years of experience, a combination of degree, certification and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelors degree in a science-related field or engineering preferred

* At least one year of relevant experience.

Physical Demands

Ability to transport laboratory equipment and move with the assistance of a dolly or cart.

Salary Range $50,000 - $55,000 Additional Salary Information Type Full-Time Campus North Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary

All application materials should be submitted via UB Jobs. Application materials submitted directly to the posting contact will not be acknowledged and cannot be considered.

Additional Information

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) ###-#### or via email at [email protected].

Is a background check required for this posting? Yes Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

Contact Information

Contact's Name Nicole Hayden Contact's Pronouns she/her/hers Contact's Title HR Specialist Contact's Email [email protected] Contact's Phone 716-###-####

Posting Dates

Posted 10/28/2024 Deadline for Internal Applicants 11/11/2024 Deadline for External Applicants 12/10/2024 Date to be filled 12/19/2024

References

Number of References Required 3 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant