Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of equipment used in the long-term monitoring of physical phenomena including (but not limited to): data collection equipment, magnetometers, spectrophotometers, CCD cameras, and other radio and optical equipment.
Use digital and analog electronic equipment to diagnose and repair instruments and computer hardware failures.
Support researchers by ensuring timely problem resolution, minimizing data collection interruptions, and providing notifications of outages, issues, and maintenance schedules.
Maintain appropriate project log books, documents and email records.
Maintain and operate liquid nitrogen plant, cryogenic dewars, and compressed gas cylinders.
Provide manual labor as needed, including excavating buried experiments and maintaining access to surface installations.
Maintain accurate inventory of spare parts for equipment and instruments.
Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment, and prepare resupply lists.
Participate in community duties, which may include washing dishes and cleaning common areas.
Other duties as required.

Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautical, or other Engineering, Astronomy, Astrophysics, or Physics.
Two years’ experience in laboratory or observatory technical work, which should include operational experience utilizing experimental, physical, optical, or atmospheric science equipment.
General electronic troubleshooting experience, with a minimum of two years of experience in the use of bench testing equipment.
Soldering experience a plus.
Experience working with diverse groups of people in high stress situations.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Must be organized, able to multi-task, and able to work without direct supervision.

Research Associate I

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