"Chem/Bio Equipment Technician"

Summary of Position

The Science Technology Technician provides equipment and instrument support for the research and teaching needs in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry and Neuroscience.

As the Chem/Bio Equipment Technician, you will:

• Conduct routine maintenance & repair of scientific instruments and equipment, including cryogen fills and scientific gas supplies.
• Conduct instrument training for faculty and students to support teaching and research.
• Serve as a contact point for vendors and service personnel to coordinate purchase, installation, repair and replacement of scientific instruments and equipment. Coordinate delivery and disposition of scientific gases.
• Provide rapid response to lab-related technology problems for scientific instruments and equipment.
• Maintain an inventory of scientific equipment. Develop efficient systems for preventative maintenance and document instrument repairs and upgrades, as appropriate.
• Hire and supervise student employees as necessary.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM required, Master’s Degree in STEM preferred
• 1-3 years of related experience required, 4-7 years experience preferred
• Technical knowledge of scientific equipment (mechanical, electrical) and basic computing/software; basic knowledge of undergraduate lab procedures in biology, chemistry, and related fields.
• Mechanical, electrical, and computing skills for maintaining and repairing scientific equipment and connected computers.
• Documented ability to learn new technology, problem-solve, self-direct, and work independently as an efficient team member.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, knowledge of Google Suite of Products preferred

YOUR COMPENSATION

New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. The starting hourly rate for this position is $26.00. This position is full time, non-exempt.

THE HIRING PROCESS

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and provide contact information for three references to the Office of Human Resources, Allegheny College, 520 N. Main Street, Meadville, PA 16335 by email to employment@allegheny.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

ALLEGHENY COLLEGE

Allegheny College, founded in 1815, is one of the nation’s oldest and most innovative four-year colleges where multidisciplinary learning breaks the conventional mold. It is one of the few colleges in the United States with a unique requirement to choose both a major and minor for graduation, to provide students with a cross-disciplinary path in the sciences and humanities for educational depth and intellectual growth. Located in Meadville, Pennsylvania, Allegheny College is one of 44 colleges featured in Loren Pope’s “Colleges That Change Lives.” In its 2022 rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognized Allegheny College as one of the country’s top 100 national liberal arts colleges — and one of the top 25 best for undergraduate teaching.

Allegheny College is deeply committed to creating an inclusive community that actively challenges racism, sexism, heterosexism, religious bigotry, and other forms of bias (see Allegheny College Statement of Community).

Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. The College does not discriminate, and will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, creed, national/ethnic origin, ancestry, veterans, handicap or disability as those terms are defined under applicable law, or members of other underrepresented groups.

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About Allegheny College

Allegheny College, founded in 1815, is one of the nation’s oldest and most innovative four-year colleges where multidisciplinary learning breaks the conventional mold. It is one of the few colleges in the United States with a unique requirement to choose both a major and minor for graduation, to provide students with a cross-disciplinary path in the sciences and humanities for educational depth and intellectual growth. Located in Meadville, Pennsylvania, Allegheny College is one of 44 colleges featured in Loren Pope’s “Colleges That Change Lives.” In its 2025 rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognized Allegheny College as one of the country’s 100 top national liberal arts colleges — and including in the top 25 Undergraduate Teaching, Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects, First-Year Experience, and Senior Capstone.Allegheny was honored as the top baccalaureate college in the nation for undergraduate research in the Council of Undergraduate Research’s inaugural Award for Undergraduate Research Accomplishment (AURA). Allegheny’s undergraduate residential education prepares students for successful, meaningful lives by promoting students’ intellectual, moral, and social development and encouraging personal and civic responsibility. Allegheny’s faculty and staff combine high academic standards and a commitment to the exchange of knowledge with a supportive approach to learning. Graduates are equipped to think critically and creatively, write clearly, speak persuasively, and meet challenges in a diverse, interconnected world.