Sr. Lab Technician, Physics

13 hours ago


Claremont, United States Pomona College Full time
Job Posting Location:

Claremont, CA

Job Posting Title:
Sr. Lab Technician, Physics & Astronomy

Job Description:

Sr. Lab Technician, Physics & Astronomy

ABOUT POMONA COLLEGE: Located near Los Angeles, California, Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges. Established in 1887, Pomona College is known for small classes, a challenging curriculum, close relationships between students and faculty, and a range of student research and leadership opportunities. Pomona is a member of The Claremont Colleges.

POSITION SUMMARY The Sr. Lab Technician Physics & Astronomy manages and maintains the lecture demonstration facilities and instructional laboratories. This position builds apparatus for visual, tactile and auditory class demonstrations. The Sr. Lab Technician is responsible for hiring, processing personnel paperwork in collaboration with the Academic Coordinator, and directly overseeing one or more student employees in the Physics & Astronomy department.
Reporting directly to the Department Chair, the Sr. Lab Technician Physics & Astronomy performs the following essential duties and responsibilities:
  • Hire, process personnel paperwork for, and directly oversee one or more student employees in the Physics & Astronomy department. Must complete the bi-annual AB 1825 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training as required by the State of California.
    • Supervise student employees for faculty sponsored outreach program and during the summer.
  • Set-up, maintain, and repair equipment for various laboratory procedures and classroom demonstrations.
  • Coordinate with ITS to set-up, maintain, and repair AV equipment for lectures, colloquia, guest and group presentations, and meetings.
  • Set-up or participate in the use of computers, computer operated AV equipment, and computer operated laboratory equipment as needed for laboratory procedures and lecture demonstrations.
  • Work with faculty to design and fabricate new equipment or modify existing equipment for the introductory laboratories and lecture demonstrations.
  • Stay current with research and advances in physics education and laboratory instruction.
  • Perform some light construction of demonstrations using machine shop and carpentry tools.
  • Assist with video recording classes and events when requested by faculty.
  • Participate in outreach and educational activities to area schools and organizations.
  • Assist with the selection, requisition, and purchase of new equipment.
  • Order supplies and expendable materials for laboratories and classes.
  • Maintain, inventory, and organize stockrooms and equipment for courses and outreach.
  • Coordinate special projects/tasks and provide assistance as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in the areas of Physics, Astronomy or a related field is required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's Degree is preferred. A valid driver's license is required or equivalent means of reliable transportation to off-site meetings and events. Must take and successfully pass a functional capacity test after job offer and prior to hire. A minimum of 4 years of lab experience is required. Experience at an academic institution is preferred.

REQUIRED HOURS: The regular hours for this full time position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday, except during the designated summer period when office hours end at 4:30 p.m. Overtime, holiday, weekend and evening work hours may be required. Regular hours may vary due to needs of the College or division.

ADDITIONAL POSITION DETAILS: Regular, Full-time, benefits eligible, non-exempt position. The salary range for this role is between $24.86 to $28.59 hourly, with a competitive benefits package. The specific factors that the organization will consider when offering a salary to an individual will include education, training, prior experience, and performance in prior role. All staff positions are ineligible for visa or permanent resident card sponsorship. As a California employer, Pomona College requires all employees to be residents of California.

TO APPLY: Please submit your resume and cover letter. You may submit both resume and cover letter as one attachment in the My Experience section of the application under the "resume/CV" upload section. Once you submit your application, you will not be able to attach additional documents.

ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The College expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the College will review this job description and make changes of business necessity.
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