Lab Technician

Job Description

Discover Your Future with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University!  

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace  

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. For 100 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.

To complete a virtual tour of the Prescott campus and check out Prescott Campus Future Flythrough, please visit the links below:

• https://prescott.erau.edu/admissions/tour-details
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQeMUHG4AU4

Opportunity:   

Join the Aviation and Aerospace vanguard!  

Step into a dynamic role with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, where innovation meets opportunity. Be part of a leading institution that’s at the forefront of aviation, aerospace, and STEM education. We offer an exciting environment, cutting-edge projects, and the chance to influence tomorrow. Ready to make a difference? Take flight with Embry-Riddle and explore this diverse career opportunity today.  
 

The College of Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, AZ is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Lab Technician to join one of the most innovative and dynamic undergraduate engineering education programs in the country. This role is crucial to the smooth operation of our labs and capstone projects and the success of our students' learning experiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in engineering test facilities and equipment, along with a passion for working with students.

Key Responsibilities
• Assist in day-to-day operations of engineering labs, ensuring all equipment is present and functional.
• Provide support to faculty in the use of engineering test facilities and equipment.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of laboratory experiments and demonstrations.
• Work with undergraduate engineering students on their capstone projects.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well supplied laboratory environment. 
• Conduct training sessions and workshops for students on the proper use of lab equipment and techniques.
• Participate in the department's program marketing activities to prospective students and in campus tours.

The College of Engineering (COE) currently has 5 programs: Electrical, Computer, Software, Mechanical, and Aerospace Engineering. Faculty are housed in a modern academic complex. State-of-the-art electrical and electronics equipment are available in COE labs including the linear circuit, control, communications, microprocessor, robotics, and mechatronics labs. The COE faculty also make extensive use of the Aerospace Experimentation and Fabrication laboratory complex. This building consists of a fabrication suite, space systems lab, structural dynamics lab, materials science lab, mechanical testing lab, structures lab, and dedicated faculty research labs.  The recently completed Propulsion and Aerodynamics Complex is a 12,000 square foot building that houses resources and space for both the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Departments.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!  

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day. 

• Personal Leave: Relax with 12 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.  

• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26. 

• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period. 

Application process/requirements

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R309924. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Cover letter

• Full Resume

• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website.  

Qualifications

• Technical degree or certification in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field.
• Proven experience in engineering test facilities and use of lab equipment.
• Proven experience in engineering product designs and developments.
• Good organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient laboratory environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of faculty, staff, and students.
  
Materials may be submitted in electronic form through careers.erau.edu.  Queries may be submitted via email to the Mechanical Engineering Chair, Elliott Bryner [email protected]