The Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS) in Ithaca, NY has an immediate opening for an entry level research support specialist to assist and support scientists from around the world in our X-ray research facility. This position involves designing, building, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex scientific equipment, as well as interacting with experimenters from many different backgrounds, supporting their research, ensuring proper safety procedures, and providing instructions and service to staff and visitors to the lab. We seek candidates who have a team-based approach and mindset and enjoy working in a technical laboratory. Through working with other support specialists, scientists, and supervisors, the RSS I will be trained on procedures and develop the skill sets necessary to handle multiple tasks efficiently and provide the best possible support to our researchers. This position involves some routine tasks, but is mostly comprised of long-term projects, equipment maintenance and design, and supporting researchers. CHESS operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, when researchers are visiting; some evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays are required. A Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical field or equivalent work experience is required. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication and people skills, a work history demonstrating strong motivation, reliability, and good judgment, and prior experience working in a lab. Candidates must be able to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain various systems including: computer, mechanical, and electronic equipment. Candidates must also track and analyze instrument performance, and be able to lift 50 lbs. Previous experience with motion control systems, data collection/analysis, vacuum equipment and procedures, and handson design and assembly work is desirable. CHESS is located on Cornell University’s Ithaca campus in Upstate NY, and is funded by the NSF. Each year, 500-600 scientists and students visit our X-ray facility to do research in physics, biology, chemistry, and environmental and materials science. CHESS is staffed by about 60 scientists, engineers, technicians, and graduate students. Please apply online at ohr.cornell.edu/job s (posting number #20557). Visit chess.cornell.edu for more information about our lab. Diversity and inclusion have been and continue to be a part of our heritage. Cornell University is a recognized EEO/AA employer and educator.
Posted on: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:15:49 +0000
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