Job Title
Instrumentation Coordinator
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Biology
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Here's a Glimpse of the Job
Texas A&M University's Department of Biology is seeking an Instrumentation Coordinator to support the operation, maintenance, and reliability of research and teaching laboratory equipment. In this role, you will troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and maintain a wide range of biological laboratory instrumentation, ensuring equipment remains safe, functional, and available for instructional and research activities. The Instrumentation Coordinator also provides technical expertise, coordinates equipment repairs, and delivers training and guidance to faculty, staff, and students as needed.
Opportunities to Contribute
Perform testing, troubleshooting, repair, calibration, installation, and preventive maintenance of a wide range of teaching and research laboratory instrumentation and systems, including electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, plumbing, environmental control, refrigeration, and scientific research equipment.
Serve as the departmental lead for autoclave operations by coordinating preventive maintenance and repairs, conducting sterile indicator testing and analysis, and resolving equipment performance issues.
Provide technical guidance and support to faculty and staff regarding the operation, maintenance, and repair of scientific instrumentation and laboratory equipment.
Supervise and train entry-level technicians in preventive maintenance procedures and best practices for scientific instrumentation and research equipment.
Manage inventory and procurement of parts, supplies, and equipment needed to support maintenance, repair, and laboratory operations.
Maintain accurate work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, equipment records, and technical reference materials to support efficient equipment management and repair activities.
Design and fabricate custom laboratory equipment and components to meet specialized teaching and research needs.
Perform miscellaneous facility and office maintenance tasks, including shelving installation, lock repair, picture hanging, and office equipment repair.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
One year of related experience.
Must be able to use and move the equipment required in essential duties.
Must be able to maneuver around equipment and through labs.
A well-qualified candidate for this position will also possess:
Two years in Bio-Medical electronics and instrumentation repair. High level comprehension of scientific fields.
Extremely adaptable to a wide variety of maintenance conditions.
Knowledge of computers and interfaces.
Skills with electromechanical equipment and hand tools.
Refrigeration repair experience/certification.
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Experience with scientific instrumentation or equivalent field.
Good manual dexterity, good color vision and good hearing.
Ability to lift moderately heavy objects, ability to exert heavy force.
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate's education and experience.
What you need to do
Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.?
Why Texas A&M University?
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
The Department of Biology at Texas A&M University is responsible for research and teaching within the vast disciplines of the biological sciences, from molecular cell biology to ecology and evolutionary biology. Our faculty perform cutting-edge research in a wide array of biological sciences in the laboratory and in the field. Our graduate research programs prepare scientists for careers in academia, industry and government and enhance our understanding of the central role of biological systems in the global environment. Our undergraduate students gain a firm foundation in modern biological sciences to prepare them for a multitude of careers that depend on a solid understanding of biology. To learn more, please visit us at https://www.bio.tamu.edu/.
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.? Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.? Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.?
Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html) ?and at least?eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) ?each month
Automatic enrollment in the?Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)
Professional Development: All employees have access to free?LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/) ?training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance) ?for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
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