Stormwater Research Facility - Research Technician

This position is located at Auburn University - Stormwater Research Facility located in Opelika, AL.

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering's Civil and Environmental Engineering department is seeking candidates for the Research Tech position. This position will provide research support in the capacity of a research technician at a large-scale lab facility to maintain, schedule, and operate the facility in an efficient manner. The research involves setting up and conducting large-scale channelized flow experiments. It also involves directing undergraduate research assistants to help with daily tasks associated with the functioning of the facility.

Provides direct technical support to researchers by maintaining, scheduling, and operating facilities and equipment; collecting and/or providing technical expertise on specimens/samples; and gathering/reporting data.

Learn more: https://www.eng.auburn.edu/research/centers/auesctf/index.html

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Level I: High school diploma or equivalent.
Level II: High school diploma or equivalent plus 1 years of relevant experience.
Level III: High school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of relevant experience.
Level IV: High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of relevant experience.

Experience: Experience in research and/or lab equipment operations.

Substitutions allowed for Experience: When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Knowledge of erosion and sediment control practices employed in typically construction situations
General carpentry skills, general mechanic skills for maintaining equipment
Ability to operate and maintain heavy machinery

Job related licensure may be required for specific positions.

Completed a qualified credential inspector ( QCI) or a qualified credential professional ( QCP) training effort - desired, but not necessary
Experience in Higher Education

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