Laboratory Technician
Millersville University

Laboratory Technician
Millersville University


Department: Applied Engineering, Safety and Technology
Nature of Position: Permanent, Full-time

Job Summary/Basic Function
The primary duties include preparation and maintenance of technology laboratories in Osburn Hall (90%) and preparation and maintenance of art studios in Breidenstine Hall (10%), along with assisting with the maintenance and operation of shared instrumentation used by faculty, staff, and students in these programs. These duties include: laboratory safety; developing a team-work oriented undergraduate and graduate laboratory assistant workforce; training and supervision of undergraduate and graduate student laboratory assistants; maintenance of technology and art equipment and processes; troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment and processes; managing hazardous materials storage and removal; administering preventative maintenance and life-cycle renewal programs; and conducting miscellaneous services.

Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 10 public universities of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students' success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,000 students to find their path. Approximately one thousand graduate students enroll in 21 master's and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, research labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.

Annual Salary: $46,983.00, plus comprehensive benefits starting on the first day of employment, including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance.
• Group life insurance
• Voluntary Group Life and Accident Insurance - available for purchase
• Long Term Disability Insurance - available for purchase
• Retirement
• Tuition waiver
• Vacation leave
• Personal leave
• Sick leave
• Holiday leave

The State System Employee Benefits Summary can be found at https://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/Benefit_Summaries/PEBTF_Summary.pdf.

At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes the intersectionality of diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. Employing our EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence, we hold that an inclusive community is a core value that is an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is 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 or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in mechanically related technologies.
• Two years of progressively complex maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment failure.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize duties.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to plan and organize routine equipment & building maintenance.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• A valid driver's license.
• Successful interview.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced level of machine tool experiences.
• Two years prior experience working as a maintenance mechanic.

Job Description


Essential Functions

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Moderate physical effort.
• Exposure to physical and chemical risks requiring attention to safe behavior and material handling.
• There may be work with and safe handling of pressurized gases (e.g., argon, carbon dioxide), electrical equipment organic solvents and other chemicals.
• Ability to sit for long lengths of time.
• Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 50 pounds.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/12631








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