Teaching Laboratory Specialist III - Physics

Position Title:
Teaching Laboratory Specialist III - Physics

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:
BS in Physics or related field
Experience with electronics and/or lab equipment
Experience with programming, such as Python
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Job Description:

This is a support position that will manage and coordinate the functions and setup of the demonstrations for the undergraduate Physics Lectures. Responsibilities include the management of the budget; purchase and inventory control of laboratory materials and equipment; lab safety; maintenance, design and modification of demo equipment; computers and supplies. The appointee will be expected to complete a training program by the Environmental Health and Safety and OSHA. Additional duties for this position include the development, management, and integration of online course material, e.g., lab kits for online sections of the labs. For the setup of the demos physical requirements include lifting items of up to 30 pounds with or without accommodation. The appointee will also manage and expand on the documentation of the extensive collection of physics demo equipment and materials.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. 

Level Guidelines
• Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISU’s mission and department or work unit goals
• Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude
• Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action
• Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices
• Responds to complicated inquiries, provides training, and provides direction to lower-level staff
• May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e., leads a small work team)
• May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist
• Provides guidance to students

Appointment Type:
Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
PS808

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:
March 27, 2024

Posting Close Date:
April 10, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R14296