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Position Title
Research Technician II
Work Location
Springfield Campus
Department
Center for Applied Science & Engineering
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070104 ASSOC VP FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Pay Grade
43
Proposed Salary
$57,327-$73,710/annual
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
No, Position is available to all applicants.
Appointment Type
Full Time Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
General Function
The primary duty of the Research Technician II is to develop solutions to complex problems which require the regular application of scientific principles in order to conduct experimental tests and procedures in a research laboratory. The Research Technician II is a principal contributor in developing specific project requirements from concepts and is responsible for all aspects of their projects from development through delivery, determining the course and the objectives of their projects and the approach to their assignments. The Research Technician II works independently on research projects as assigned. The Research Technician II sets up and operates laboratory equipment, prepares materials, performs experimental procedures, records and consolidates research data, and executes planned research activities using observation, measurement, and analytical techniques. Based on his/her analyses, the Research Technician II prepares reports and presentations of results obtained through experiments. The Research Technician II helps to assure the validity of research conducted by ensuring the operational condition of scientific equipment through maintenance, operating the equipment, and managing the use of the equipment.
Description of Primary Duties
This position is contingent on continued grant funding.
Multiple positions will be hired for a variety of research projects / emphasis areas. The work associated with this position will have an emphasis in the flowing areas depending on the project: physics, materials science, chemistry, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and/or chemical engineering.
The projects will be focused on nano-materials/nanotechnology, printed electronics, carbon composites, chemical vapor deposition techniques, analytical chemistry, synthetic chemistry, and non-destructive evaluation techniques such as CT scanning for materials testing.
The work associated with this position will have an emphasis in the following work areas/techniques: scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), confocal microcopy, physical vapor deposition (PVD), chemical vapor deposition (CVD), atomic layer deposition (ALD), vacuum technology, inkjet printing, machine vision systems, micro/nano lithography, dynamic light scattering/zeta potential (DLS/ZP), UV-VIS spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), x-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), inductively coupled plasma (ICP) - optical or atomic emission spectrometry (OES/AES), mass spectrometry (MS), ion chromatography (IC), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS), ellipsometry, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), electrochemistry techniques, ultracentrifugation, surface energy analysis (contact angle), rheology, fluorescence spectroscopy, microwave synthesis and digestion, electrical characterization (IV, frequency, dielectrics-CV), prototyping (3D printing), laser machining, mechanical testing, carbon composites braiding and hand layup, AutoCAD and software programming (C/X++, JAVA, Python G-code or LabView).
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education: A bachelor's degree in an Applied Science or an appropriate related field is required.
Experience: One year of experience in a research lab environment is required.
Skills: Must be able to demonstrate state-of-the-art knowledge and skills in their technical specialty. The ability to work independently with minimal supervision on assigned research projects is required. Must be able to maintain, manage, and repair scientific equipment. A basic knowledge of Microsoft-based computer programs including some scientific, graphic, and statistical software is required. Effective interpersonal skills are required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
Effort: Occasional lifting and carrying of materials and equipment weighing up to fifty pounds. Normal color vision is required in order to conduct experiments.
Other: This position is designated "sensitive" as defined by University policy. This position may include job duties, responsibilities, or activities that are subject to export control regulations
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Open Date
10/02/2023
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is contingent on continued grant funding.
First date of consideration is October 23, 2023, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Official transcripts required at time of hire.
The department is posting Research Technician II, Research Scientist - JVIC, and Sr Research Scientist - JVIC. Up to 15 positions will be filled in any combination of the advertised postings.
If you are interested in the Research Scientist - JVIC posting, please also apply for that position at:
If you are interested in the Sr Research Scientist - JVIC posting, please also apply for that position at:
If you are interested in being considered one or more of the positions, you will need to submit your application and materials to each posting for which you would like to be considered.
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20230257FTS
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