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Research Tech 1 - Chemical Engineering

  • 496832
  • Full-Time
  • Chemical Engineering
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Department: Chemical Engineering Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description:

Provides assistance and expertise in various areas of research such as calibration of instrumentation, equipment maintenance and repair, preparation of samples for testing, monitoring of safety equipment and procedures, development and fabrication of prototype equipment, recording of test results, and basic analyses of data.

1. Ensures experiments are performed according to specification. 
2. May make practical technical recommendations to changes in procedures, equipment, or prototype design.
3. May perform simple and repetitive task. 
4. May assist in advanced functions as part of training. 
5. Refers questions and problems to higher levels.
6. Immediate supervision is available.

Education will be considered in lieu of experience.

MQ: High School Diploma with 1 year of experience.

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