LABORATORY ASST (TEMP) – Engineering

How to Apply

Applicants must submit a cover letter or resume detailing any prior technical experience and any engineering lab course instruction.

Summary

Facilitate the maintenance of engineering workshop and engineering labs for future instruction by assisting with the installation and operation of equipment set-up Standard Operating Procedures development of lab notebook to share with instructors.

Responsibilities*

Responsibilities of the Laboratory Assistant may include:

• Help set up and organize the workshop areas and engineering labs with tools, tooling, fasteners and with returning equipment to storage cabinets or other proper places after use
• Set-up of new equipment such as 3D printers and engineering lab items for fluids and thermodynamics and other engineering fields
• Assist with updating safety training procedures for the workshop areas
• Develop lab manuals for fluids, thermodynamics, materials, electronics, etc. for engineering labs
• Other related duties

Required Qualifications*

• Prior technical experience
• Ability to follow all engineering lab safety rules
• Ability to perform frequent heavy lifting, standing, walking or moving all day, and operate heavy machinery

Desired Qualifications*

• SOLIDWORKS Certificate
• Prior engineering lab safety training
• Prior lab instruction experience

Work Schedule

This position runs during the Summer 2024 semester. Hours spent in the workshop with the supervisor are flexible, but expected to be consistent.

Additional Information

University of Michigan-Flint – Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The University of Michigan-Flints DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/?

The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.

Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.