Research/Lab Assistant

85045BR

Campus: Tempe

Research/Lab Assistant

Job Description

The Biodesign Beus CXFEL Laboratory is looking for a Research/Lab Assistant to assist CXFEL engineers and scientists in performing a variety of routine or repetitive technical duties in laboratory and/or on a research projects. Learns complex procedures and operating protocols for instrument systems. If assigned, operates complex research instrumentation. Incumbents draw largely upon their practical knowledge gained in their laboratory work with senior engineers and scientists. And, through and formal academic training experience gained in‑the-lab while under supervision and mentorship of senior engineers and scientists.

Job Family

Research & Laboratory

Department Name

Biodesign Beus CXFEL Lab

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

KNOWLEDGE ENTERPRISE DEV

Grant Funded Position

This is a grant funded position. Continuation is contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$20.00 – $20.19 per hour; DOE

Close Date

20-October-2022

Essential Duties

• Performs standard procedures common to an x-ray beamline and associated accelerator facility commensurate with demonstrated capability after training.
• Duties may advance to assisting in electron beam accelerator, laser systems, and x-ray interaction experiments.
• Will learn on-the-job how to operate and collect data using oscilloscopes, frequency analyzers, digital acquisition systems, digital delay generators, vector analyzers, frequency sources, and so forth using software developed by CXFEL personnel. 
• Compiles data and assists in routine preliminary analyses; maintains research data in laboratory notebook, writes summary reports and reports findings to lab investigator specifications. 
• Assists in performing electron accelerator, laser  and x-ray experiments. 
• Collects data and performs lab analysis and/or quantifies and tabulates results. 
• Organizes supplies, materials or equipment and sets-up equipment for laboratory experiments or demonstrations; may perform minor equipment maintenance. 
• Assists laboratory staff in packaging of waste material and assists in arranging for disposal in accordance with established procedures. 
• Assists with basic mathematical and statistical analyses. 
• Assists in operations required to maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment, including maintenance of part supplies, organization of tool and supply locations, and general lab cleaning.
• Inventories and requisitions supplies and materials.

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Minimum Qualifications

Three years related laboratory or field research experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of the methods, materials and techniques used in laboratory and research work. 
• Knowledge of research and laboratory equipment appropriate to the area of the assignment. 
• Evidence of effective communication.
• Experience in recording research data.

Working Environment

ASU is a diverse enterprise with a wide variety of work and learning modes, locations, and a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and employee work-life balance. We are determined to maintain our position as an employer of choice in a competitive labor market, as such the following options may be offered dependent on department needs:

Flexible work options:

• Alternative work schedules can include four, 10-hour workdays in a workweek; a nine-day, 80-hour schedule over two workweeks for exempt employees only; and staggered start and stop times.
• Hybrid work is an arrangement where employees spend a minimum of 60% of their regular workweek at their primary ASU work location. Dean or vice president-level approval is required.
• Remote work is an arrangement where the employee spends less than 60% of their regular workweek at a regularly assigned ASU work location. Executive vice president-level approval is required.

Working Environment:

• Regular activities require ability to manage multiple tasks at one time, to be able to prioritize tasks; to manage conflict: to interact in a team environment: and to communicate through verbal and written work.
• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting and laboratory subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating; a computer mouse; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distance to perform work.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 25 pounds.
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and / or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see and hear to perform essential functions.
• May be required to wear personal protective equipment before entering laboratories such as lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, closed toe shoes and respirator.
• May work with potentially hazardous agents or physical hazards

Department Statement

For the eighth year in a row, ASU has been named the most innovative school in the nation, recognizing the university’s culture of groundbreaking research and partnerships, as well as its commitment to helping students thrive in college and beyond. U.S. News and World Report has named ASU as the most innovative university all eight years the category has existed.

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Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.