Research Engineering Technician - Engineering

# **Scheduled Hours** 37.5 # **Position Summary** Support the faculty investigator by assisting with testing force sensors and integrating these into gripper devices. Expected to contribute towards development and conducting of research projects, including equipment design, prototyping, equipment maintenance, experimental design and data acquisition, data analysis, documentation of experimental results, assisting in writing scientific manuscripts, research proposals and reports. # **Job Description** **Primary Duties & Responsibilities:** - At direction of faculty investigator, conduct experiments and calibrate equipment. - Monitor/evaluate experiments. - Maintain records/reports. - Collect data from experiments. - Monitor/evaluate experiments. - Daily lab care of work spaces. - Assist with preparation/maintenance of protocols for experiments. - Maintain lab research, safety and purchasing records. - Ensure compliance with university and laboratory safety regulations. - Foster proper handling of lab waste. - Contribute significantly to fostering a positive working environment for lab members. - Facilitate the execution of tasks such as routine lab chores, preparation of lab devices and regular maintenance or cleaning of equipment. - Perform other duties as assigned. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. # **Required Qualifications** **Education:** Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education. **Certifications** **/Professional Licenses** **:** No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. **Work Experience:** No specific work experience is required for this position. **Skills:** Not Applicable **Driver's License:** A driver's license is not required for this position. # **More About This Job** **Required Qualifications:** Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or physics, or four years of equivalent education/experience in an engineering or sciences laboratory or research setting. # **Preferred Qualifications** **Education:** M.S. - Master of Science **Certifications** **/Professional Licenses** **:** No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. **Work Experience:** No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. **Skills:** Computer Coding, Effective Written Communication, Engineering Disciplines, Learning New Technologies, Oral Communications, Physics, Science Lab # **Grade** R07-H # **Salary Range** $17.10 - $29.09 / Hourly The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. # **Questions** For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our [External Applicant FAQ](https://hr.wustl.edu/careers/external-applicant-faq/). # **Accommodation** If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. # **Pre-Employment Screening** All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-e…