Posting Details Position Information Position Title Research Technician I Work Location Springfield Campus Department Center for Applied Science & Engineering HR Home Department 070100 VP COMMUNITY AND GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS Pay Grade 42 Proposed Salary $45,000 to $65,000/annual Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? Yes Appointment Type Full Time Regular Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt General Function The primary duty of the Research Technician I is to operate, test, and/or repair a diverse range of scientific equipment used at the Jordan Valley Innovation Center ( JVIC ). The Research Technician I will independently carry out research activities including, but not limited to, prototyping, process development, data gathering and interpretation, installation and setup of equipment, lab organization, lab cleaning, and any associated maintenance tasks. The Research Technician I will assist with work on various research projects and may receive task assignments from multiple sources. Description of Primary Duties This is an internal posting for consideration of current regular full time university employees only. Maintains the operational condition of scientific equipment by cleaning, calibrating, modifying, and repairing equipment. Ensures the completeness of repairs made on scientific equipment by diagnosing and locating point(s) of failure, determining the underlying cause(s) of malfunctions, and initiating appropriate corrective action by repairing or replacing defective parts and components. Facilitates research by assisting in the fabrication of experimental and scientific equipment, developing schematics, and determining operating standards. Facilitates the installation of equipment (either new purchases or equipment relocated within JVIC ) by assisting with receiving, moving, unpacking, inventorying, testing, and setting up the equipment. Ensures the accountability and availability of required parts, components, and supplies by maintaining various records of required supplies. Assists with controlling inventory, and ordering parts, components, or other supplies as needed. Promotes preventive maintenance as a strategy in maintaining scientific equipment by maintaining accurate records on each piece of equipment indicating all maintenance required and performed. Maintains a current knowledge of the specifications of JVIC’s scientific equipment by accessing electronic resources for technical manuals, manufacturer’s publications, schematics, and circuit diagrams needed for maintaining and repairing equipment. Serves as a liaison between JVIC research personnel and vendor representatives and technicians as needed to monitor the execution and quality of vendor-provided installation, service, and support. Assists staff and student researchers by providing technical advice on the use of scientific equipment. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Education/Experience: A high school diploma or the equivalent plus at least one year of formal training in applied science or a related appropriate field beyond high school including experience pertaining to electronics, electrical systems, and/or mechanical systems is required. A bachelor’s degree in an applied science field or at least five years of relevant on-the-job technical experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements. Skills: A demonstrated knowledge of or aptitude for electronics, electrical systems, mechanical systems, and manufacturing techniques is required. Proficient experience with hand tools, operation of test equipment, and mechanical aptitude is required. Effective interpersonal and organizational skills are required. The ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams is required. The ability to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate scientific equipment is required. 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. Effort: Occasional lifting and carrying of materials and equipment weighing up to fifty pounds is required. Normal color vision is required in order to conduct experiments. #LI-DNI Additional Qualifications Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/9313.htm Open Date 02/27/2025 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) 03/05/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants This position is contingent on continued grant funding. This is an internal posting for consideration of current regular full time university employees. Equal Opportunity Statement Non Discrimination Statement Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Institution. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator (https://www.missouristate.edu/TitleIX/default.htm) , Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252 (tel:+1-417-836-4252) , or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Compliance (https://www.missouristate.edu/OIC/default.htm) , Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252 (tel:+1-417-836-4252) , or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.) Background Check Statement Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense. Posting Detail Posting Number 20250034FTS Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/80156 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + * How did you hear about this vacancy? + Indeed + Linkedin + Missouri State University Website + Google + Employee Referral + Job Alerts + HigherEdJobs.com + Personal Contacts / Networking + Job Board (CareerBuilder.com, Monster, etc.) + Other + * Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you. (Open Ended Question) + * Are you a current full-time regular Missouri State University employee? + Yes, I am a current full-time faculty/staff University employee. + No, I am not currently employed by the University. + No, I am a current per course faculty member. + No, I am a current part-time staff University employee. + No, I am a current University graduate assistant or teaching assistant. + No, I am a current student University employee. Applicant Documents Required Documents + Resume + Cover Letter Optional Documents + Unofficial Transcripts - 1 + Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential) + Letter of Recommendation-2 (Non-confidential) + Letter of Recommendation-3 (Non-confidential)