Research Support Specialist I (CHESS Operator)
$65,447–$75,632 year
On-siteIthaca, New York, United States
Ithaca, New York, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$65,447–$75,632 yearEnterprise
Full TimeEnterprise
Job Summary
Design, assemble, and commission specialized equipment while troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining laboratory hardware for CHESS researchers. Track and analyze instrument performance data, write and modify computer scripts, and oversee safety protocols for chemicals, lasers, and radiation. Provide direct technical support to visiting researchers and manage long-term projects involving ultra-high vacuum systems, cryogenics, and motion control. Work 24 hours a day during facility operations, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical field (physical sciences or engineering preferred)
- Two to four years of practical experience
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience involving troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment
- Hands-on design or assembly work
- Data collection/analysis
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with people from varied backgrounds
- Work history demonstrating self-motivation, reliability, and use of good judgment
- Ability to adapt to the changing needs of a research environment
- Ability to work effectively and cooperatively within a team environment
- Commitment to upholding and advancing laboratory safety practices and culture
- Experience prioritizing multiple tasks/responsibilities and seeing them through to completion
- Demonstrated time management skills
- Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members
- Availability to support the facility's 24/7 operation schedule, including working or being on call some evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required
Desired Qualifications
- Experience or familiarity with Mechanical Engineering
- Assessing experimental procedures for chemical and/or biological hazards and applying controls that permit the safe execution of the procedures
- Linux
- Scripting languages such as bash and python
- SPEC and EPICs control system software
- Version control systems such as git and subversion
- Developing and maintaining IOC servers to support hardware and software components
- Writing technical documentation and/or standard operating procedures
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