Job Description

Overview:

Step into a rewarding role as a part-time Physics Laboratory Technician—prepare and repair lab equipment, manage inventory, maintain organized workspaces, and support professional staff in a dynamic academic environment. Enjoy the benefits of a 24-hour-per-week position while contributing to the future of science!

Salem State University is a place where your career can flourish. We embrace and celebrate the uniqueness of every employee, creating an inclusive and supportive environment where you can do your best work. Our commitment to civic engagement ensures that your contributions will positively impact both the university and the community. As an emerging Hispanic and minority-serving institution, we are dedicated to fostering diversity and championing social justice. Join us and be part of a transformative community that enriches lives across the Commonwealth.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must have (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in laboratory work within a recognized academic, research, or applied laboratory setting, such as in physics, chemistry, biomechanics, materials science, electronics, engineering, optics, environmental science, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:
1. An associate degree or higher with a major in physics, chemistry, biomechanics, materials science, engineering, electronics, environmental science, or a related technical field may be substituted for the required experience.
2. The successful completion of one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, education toward a degree at a recognized medical or dental school may be substituted for the required experience.
3. The successful completion of training in a recognized school or hospital course or an American Medical Association (AMA) approved training program for laboratory technicians or medical technologists may be substituted for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Science or engineering background.
2. Experience with scientific software.
3. A working knowledge of laboratory preparation procedures.
4. Demonstrated/documented experience in making repairs to laboratory equipment.
5. Ability to learn new procedures required for work in instructional laboratories.

Working Conditions:

This is an on-site, in-person position in Salem, MA with on-campus, in-person responsibilities. 

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information and requests, please email  eo-hr@salemstate.edu .

Application Instructions:

Please apply online. Resume and cover letter are not required, but appreciated.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement:

Salem State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Persons of color, women and persons with disabilities are strongly urged to apply.

About Salem State University

Salem State University, located just 15 miles north of Boston, is one of the largest state universities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and an important partner in the economic, cultural and intellectual vitality of the greater north-of-Boston region. Situated in the historic seacoast town of Salem, Massachusetts, Salem State provides a diverse community of learners a high quality, student-centered education; one that prepares them to contribute responsibly and creatively to a global society.

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Job Tags

Full time, Part time, H1b,

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