Laboratory Technician

4 weeks ago

Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Widener University Full time

Widener University is seeking a skilled laboratory technician to join its School of Engineering team. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Engineering, this role will be part of a team of lab engineers and technicians that supports various instructional and research engineering laboratories, and outreach and recruitment activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operate and maintain a variety of machine shop equipment, including lathes, mills, CNC machines, and welding equipment.
  • Assist faculty and students with the design, fabrication, and modification of mechanical components and prototypes.
  • Provide technical support and training to students and staff in the use of machine shop tools and equipment.
  • Ensure safety compliance by enforcing machine shop safety protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
  • Manage inventory of materials, tools, and supplies, and coordinate with vendors for purchases and repairs.
  • Assemble, set up, and calibrate instruments and supplies in assigned engineering labs.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment in assigned labs.
  • Assist faculty and students in laboratory classes and to train, assist and supervise students on how to operate equipment.
  • Support engineering outreach and recruitment activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Associate's degree in a technical field and two years of relevant experience in engineering or a similar field.
  • Experience with engineering testing equipment.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
  • Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision on multiple tasks.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.

Preferred:

  • Bachelor's degree in the engineering field.
  • Previous experience in engineering laboratories.
  • Experience with machine shop operations.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Hours:

  • May be required to work on weekends and evenings.
  • Must be able to stand, sit, bend, kneel, climb stairs, reach, and climb ladders.
  • Ability to lift objects weighing up to 35 lbs.
  • Ability to work on computers.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

Some positions may be eligible for a hybrid or remote work arrangement that may include a partially or fully remote work location, consistent with Widener's Flexible Work policy.

Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at

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