Academic Laboratory Technician, Testing Center

Department

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE (IN-UCOL-IUINA)

Department Information

The Academic Laboratory Technician for the Indiana University (IU) Indianapolis Testing Center supports the daily operations of the Testing Center. The Testing Centers mission is to be a partner in the academic success of students by providing proctored testing services at IU. The Testing Center achieves its mission by creating an environment that enables examinees to perform to the best of their abilities and to provide opportunities for faculty to increase instructional time with students.

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Assists students with using the equipment to access their exams.
• Provides instruction, training, and oversight for secure delivery of exam items and operation of equipment.
• May supervise, train, and manage student employees and/or less experienced staff.
• Sets priorities and/or sequence of tasks to achieve objectives with some oversight.

General Responsibilities

• Monitors and assists faculty and students in educational resource facility (such as laboratory, learning/technology center, etc.) in support of educational and learning outcomes.
• Operates various instruments and/or machinery (may be restricted from student use), assists students using permitted equipment, and provides instruction, training, and oversight for safe operation; may be responsible for designing, fabricating, and/or machining necessary components for student and/or faculty projects.
• Collaborates with and provides support to faculty to ensure educational resource facility creates desired student experiences and achieves educational objectives.
• Ensures educational resource facility is functional and safe at all times; enforces safety standards and clean-up procedures; performs basic preventative maintenance, repairs, and upgrades of equipment; identifies potential problem areas and recommends courses of action.
• Maintains inventory of necessary supplies (replacement parts for equipment, tools, material supplies, chemicals, samples, specimens, etc.); provides recommendations for budget and purchase of necessary equipment, supplies, and/or materials.
• Assists in updating instructional manuals and lab-related documents.
• May give lab demonstrations or tours to groups visiting the school/department.
• May oversee and provide supervision to student employees.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Associates degree (preferably in related field).

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 1 year of related industry/field experience.

Preferred

• 3 years of related industry/field experience.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Highly thorough and dependable.

Preferred

• Ability to use a computer, printer, scanner, copier and other office equipment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft (MS) Office 365, including MS Teams.
• Ability to apply sound judgement and apply experienced analysis techniques within area of specialization to make decisions. Decision-making authority is limited to functional area.

Working Conditions / Demands

The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Saturday and extended hours may be required during finals and high volume dates.

Work Location

Indiana University Indianapolis

Advertised Salary

$40,000.00 - 45,000.00 based on equivalent education and experience

Work Hours

Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 6:00pm

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Intermediate

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Educational Resources & Tech

Job Family: Educational Resources

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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