Electronic Technician III

Electronic Technician III

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Electronic/Electrical Technologies, Engineering, or Computer Science with a hardware emphasis and 5 years of experience repairing electronic instruments; OR 10 years of hands-on experience in the electronic instrumentation service field
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Basic computer proficiency

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on repair and maintenance of lab instruments and scientific equipment used in teaching and research.
• Specialize in maintaining biosafety cabinets (BSLs 1–2), including on-campus repairs and containment assurance for biological hazards.
• Service additional equipment such as vacuum pumps, centrifuges, incubators, microscopes, balances, spectrophotometers, gas chromatography systems, digesters, and hot plates.
• Respond to work orders and ensure accurate documentation of parts and repairs.
• Maintain lab safety standards and ensure compliance with equipment-specific protocols.
• Train and mentor student employees, including those running the front desk and operating fabrication equipment.
• Support engineering students, research assistants, and fabricators through hands-on guidance and equipment training.
• Work closely with shop manager to support discipline and project direction in student-led initiatives.
• Assist with machine shop oversight, including support of expert machining projects.
• Consult with faculty and students on new equipment design or modifications to support research needs.
• Design and construct digital and analog circuitry as needed.
• Provide support for computer interfacing using software such as LabVIEW.
• Attend BSC certification training (e.g., Houston-based course) to enable in-house training and servicing of biological safety cabinets across campus.
• Use technical expertise to support lab personnel in understanding proper use and maintenance of critical research instruments.
• Lead campus-wide training efforts as needed in safety and equipment use.
• Submit and track work orders, ensure timely follow-through, and update system entries with parts used.
• Perform purchasing duties and submit expense reports for equipment and repair needs.
• Follow university and room-specific safety protocols.
• Support the greenhouse, animal facilities, and various campus buildings with repair needs that fall outside standard facilities management responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of experience repairing scientific lab instruments and interfacing with computer systems
• Experience in chemistry and life science instrumentation
• Skilled in using electronic test tools: VOMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies
• Knowledge of NEC and industrial safety codes
• Familiarity with lab instruments: spectrophotometers, gas/liquid chromatography, mass specs, microscopes