Job Information
Old Dominion University Undergraduate Lab Technician in Norfolk, Virginia
Posting Details
Working Title Undergraduate Lab Technician
Position Number HR7201
Department PHYSICS
Location Norfolk, VA
Type of Position Hourly
Type of Job Hourly/Wage
EEO Category C Technicians
Job Description
This position will provide technical expertise and skills to support undergraduate teaching laboratories, lecture demonstrations, and other support in the Department of Physics in the conduct of its educational program. The incumbent will be responsible for proper operation and maintenance of Physicians and Astronomy teaching laboratories including computers, projectors, associated digital interfaces and basic audio/video devices. This includes setup, assembling, testing, and repair of various lab and demonstration apparatus; equipment checkout, maintenance and inventory, and providing instructional support to faculty and Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs).
Type of Recruitment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Working knowledge of general laboratory procedures and equipment to include testing and equipment, managing equipment inventory, setting up equipment, and performing various experiments and demonstrations. Working knowledge of personal computers to include Microsoft Office products to create reports, manipulate data, etc. Demonstrated strong skill in oral and written communication to include the ability to proofread documents and pay close attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to interpret and follow directions both oral and written. Demonstrated effective customer service skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently. Demonstrated ability to interact with diverse cultures and age groups.
Special licenses, registration or certification
None
Education or training
None
Level and type of experience
Some experience working in a physics lab, astronomy lab, or related lab. Some experience working with computer applications such as word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.
Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)
Considerable knowledge of scientific principles, practices, procedures and techniques used in physics or a related science for demonstrations, teaching and research. Some experience in training others in lab experiments and procedures. Demonstrated ability to repair and maintain instruments and apparatus.
Conditions of Employment
This is a 20 hour per week commitment.
Hourly (wage) employees are restricted to working 29 hours per week on average or 1500 hours in total in the May 1 – April 30 period. This position does not have health insurance, retirement or leave.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary range between $ - 21 - $24 per hour
Posting Detail Information
Job Requisition Number S02736
Job Open To General Public
Open Date 09/09/2024
Close Date 09/27/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions Summary
Please submit a cover letter and resume.
Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
College Home Page www.odu.edu
Department Home Page https://www.odu.edu/physics
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Alternative Hiring Process
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.
To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Contact Information for Professional References
AHP Letter