We are seeking qualified candidates for the position of Laboratory & Research Technician and for the position of Laboratory & Research Specialist to be responsible for a number of laboratory research and development duties in a clean-room facility, focusing primarily on the fabrication (such as lithography, sputtering, dry etching, dicing and etc) of thin film microelectronic devices and circuits for funded research projects. The position requires the handling of hazardous chemicals. Given the educational setting, the applicants will need to be able to work with students and to work with other staff in a team environment. The applicant will report to Professor Arthur Lichtenberger (in the Department of Electrical Engineering), but work within a sizeable research team to help support a variety of projects. Salary and benefits offered will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the candidate.

For consideration as a Laboratory & Research Technician: Applicants must have an Associates degree and 2 years experience in a laboratory or facility with technical equipment and/or research & development or production role is a plus. Eye-hand coordination and dexterity is a plus. Applicant's familiarity with microfabrication equipment and processing is desirable, but not required (we will train the right candidate). 

For consideration as a Laboratory & Research Specialist: Applicants must have a BA degree. We prefer the candidate to have a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science,  or Chemistry. Candidates with 4 (or more) years of experience in a laboratory or facility with technical equipment and/or research & development or production role is a plus. Eye-hand coordination and dexterity is a plus. Applicant's familiarity with microfabrication equipment and processing is preferred, but not required (we will train the right candidate). 

Questions regarding this position should be directed to:

Prof. Arthur Lichtenberger (arthurW@virginia.edu) Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Virginia.

This position will remain open until filled. This is a Restricted position and dependent on the availability of funding. This is an Exempt (or Non-Exempt) level, benefited position. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. For questions about the application process, please contact Daniel Strong, Senior Recruiter at das6zb@virginia.edu

Please apply through the University job board, Careers at UVA, and search for R0064931

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs’ or through their ‘Jobs Hub’. Applicants must complete an application online with the following documents: a resume and cover letter.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Associate's degree

Experience:At least 2 years of lab experience which may include student experience.Bachelor's degree in related science will be considered in lieu of experience.

Licensure: None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position can spend extensive periods of time standing and squatting while conducting experiments or caring for animals. Also requires keyboarding and other bench work and animal procedures requiring finer finger manipulation.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.