Civil & Environmental Engineering Laboratory Technician

Civil & Environmental Engineering Laboratory Technician

Love tinkering, problem solving, and figuring out how to make things? Enjoy working independently, collaborating with teammates, and mentoring students?

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has an amazing opportunity as the Civil & Environmental Engineering Laboratory Technician. We have been ranked No. 1 among U.S. engineering colleges by the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Guide for the last 25 consecutive years.

As the new Civil & Environmental Engineering Laboratory Technician, you will set up, maintain, calibrate, test, operate, and repair laboratory equipment and computer systems; clean, maintain, and prepare supplies and work areas; and set up and validate a variety of laboratory experiments or procedures.

You will assist/instruct faculty and students (as well as visitors with summer outreach programs) on the use, operation, and safety of equipment and tools in the laboratory; support faculty members in their course instruction by giving lectures and demonstrations on the use of laboratory equipment; and consult with and assist faculty and students on research, capstone, and independent projects. You will consult with faculty members on equipment modifications or needs for use in demonstrations; design and develop teaching aids for use in laboratories and collaborate with faculty members on the development of experiments for laboratory courses.

You will organize, prepare, and maintain laboratory procedures manuals; follow/develop safety protocols and procedures, including departmental procedures for chemical storage, handling, and hazardous waste collection. You will maintain stock rooms, laboratories, prep areas, and other assigned areas in a safe, clean, and orderly condition; encourage awareness of and oversee the proper use of facilities and safe practices; act as liaison with Facilities and Environmental Health and Safety.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of professional work experience. Four years of additional experience in lieu of education.

Preferred candidates will have experience or the ability to acquire skills in areas including machining, carpentry, surveying, plumbing and pumps, and 3D printing.

At Rose-Hulman, your successes are celebrated in a welcoming, supportive, and flexible environment with a number of benefits and resources including a variety of health benefit options; voluntary benefits such as Group Accident and/or Group Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, and Caregiver Resources; participation in Tuition Exchange; a generous and flexible paid leave program and dedicated time for professional development. As a Rose-Hulman employee, you will also enjoy access to full-service fitness facilities and programming; a performing arts center featuring national touring acts and campus productions; and access to state-of-the-art labs, facilities, and equipment. All employees experience opportunities to have an impact on student lives and be part of a greater purpose through multidisciplinary project collaboration that can have a global impact as well as receiving continual encouragement and support of philanthropic and volunteer opportunities.

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) focused institution, whose students' education and success are the nucleus of everything we strive for. We support and recognize excellence in teaching, learning, innovation, and intellectual growth of our students, faculty, and staff.

Our campus culture is student-focused, welcoming, and inclusive. Here, we believe that every employee has a role to play in the mission of the institute: to provide our students with the world's best undergraduate science, engineering, and mathematics education in an environment of individual attention and support.

Located on the banks of the Wabash River and conveniently located within driving distance of seven major cities, Terre Haute is a vibrant community with a revitalized downtown, museums, parks, four higher ed institutions, a rich historical past, and dynamic food, music, and arts scene.

Applications: Only online applications/resumes submitted via the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Employment Opportunities website, jobs.rose-hulman.edu, will be accepted until the position is filled. Contact Human Resources via email, HRApply@rose-hulman.edu, for questions.

This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship at this time.

EEO/AA

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. It is the Institute's policy to treat all employees and applicants equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences, and other employment standards.

Rose-Hulman will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission on the basis of race, religion, sex, pregnancy, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any complaint process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Human Resources.