• Job Description

  Req#: R-10558

  Available Title(s):

  1138-NN_ADMINPRO - Coordinator, 1138-YN_ADMINPRO - Coordinator

  Business Title:

  Lab Operations Coordinator

  Employee Type:

  Admin. Professional

  Time Type:

  Full time

  Position Term:

  12 Month

  Position Details:

  Summary of Duties:

  This position works within the College of Engineering and Architecture and the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science to support instructional and research laboratory activities performing a variety of advanced technical work in the design, development, modification, repair and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment, instruments, and devices.

  
  Required Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or other closely related field and three (3) years of experience directly related to the specialty area. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

  • Strong experimental background and hands-on experience with design and fabrication of experimental components, and excellent problem-solving skills.

  • Familiar with basic laboratory equipment (e.g. control hardware, oscilloscopes, such as a lathe, mill, drill press, etc.).

  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

  • Good computer skills, including experience with technical/design programs.

  • Must have fine motor skills, be able to climb up and down stairs in the laboratory, and move equipment as necessary.

  
  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree or Ph.D in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or 2 years related industry experience.

  • Experience with the design, development and fabrication of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering laboratories.

  • Experience working within a Higher Education institution.

  Additional Information:

  Area/College: Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture

  
  Department Name: School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

  
  City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99163

  
  Department Link: School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

  
  Monthly Salary: $4,508.70 - $6,763.06 | In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

  Overtime Eligibility: Overtime Ineligible

  FTE: 100%

  
  This is a permanent position.

  Posting Close Date: This position has been reposted. Applicants must submit their completed application by Tuesday, January 2 at 11:59 p.m.

  
  Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

  Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

  Required Documents:

  • Resume

  • Cover Letter

  WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

  WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

  WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

• About the company

  Washington State University is a public land-grant research university in Pullman, Washington.

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