Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

As part of a diverse community of faculty and staff representing many faith systems and worldviews, the E.S. Witchger School of Engineering at Marian University in Indianapolis invites applications for a full-time engineering Laboratory Technician position, starting August 2026. We seek candidates who will promote Marian University's Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by helping ensure the safe and efficient use of equipment in the lab, installing new equipment and servicing existing equipment in collaboration with suppliers and faculty, training faculty and students, and conducting regular inspections and documentation of laboratory safety equipment. Marian University is a Catholic, comprehensive, national university that has experienced significant growth and expanded academic offerings in recent years. We offer a broad range of programs grounded in Franciscan and liberal arts traditions. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to student learning. The successful candidate will support the university's Catholic mission and help integrate hands-on training across the curriculum. As a Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) university, Witchger Engineering integrates entrepreneurial-minded learning into its curriculum. Our collaborative and growing community values hands-on skills, experiential learning, student engagement, problem-solving, and communication. Marian University encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Indianapolis is a dynamic city, recognized for its cultural, dining, and sporting opportunities, and regularly ranked among Money Magazine's "Best Places to Live" and Time Magazine's "World's Greatest Places."

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
• Work with the dean, faculty, and staff to research, evaluate, purchase, and facilitate installation of engineering equipment for laboratories.
• Provide support for all laboratory and instructional activities, facilities, and equipment needed for academic instruction and research.
• Manage and improve engineering laboratory learning environments in Witchger Engineering, including developing and maintaining facilities, equipment, software, and instrumentation.
• Provide training for students and faculty, as appropriate, in proper and safe use; develop and maintain standard operating procedures and laboratory policies.
• Conduct and/or coordinate regular inspections, certifications, and documentation of laboratory safety equipment, including eyewash stations and safety showers, fire extinguishers, fume hoods, snorkels, etc., in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support student design projects, student competitions, and special engineering outreach programs (i.e., science fairs, weekend K-12 workshops, summer camp).
• Supervise student employees hired to support engineering laboratories.
• Manage acquisition and storage of laboratory materials and supplies required for instructional and extra-curricular activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

University Expectations:

• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University
• Adheres to Marian University's policies and procedures
• Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students, subordinates, and supervisors
• Communicates regularly with supervisor about department issues
• Meets department productivity standards
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems
• Assists in establishing department measurements that align and support the accomplishment of the University's strategic goals
• Adheres to the department budget

Required Qualifications:

• An associate degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior experience in an engineering laboratory environment.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, collaborative, and able to work independently with colleagues throughout the university and in the community.
• Willingness to develop skills associated with a wide range of technical and developing areas in engineering.

The ideal candidate will also have:

• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University.
• Experimental engineering laboratory experience in industry and/or educational setting.
• Strong communicator at a variety of levels; demonstrated effective presentation skills.
• Strong customer service focus and experience working with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Experience with engineering design, fabrication, instrumentation, and/or experimentation (i.e., Computer Aided Design (CAD), machine shop, automation, additive manufacturing, sensors, electronics, data acquisition, etc.)

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For Consideration All Applications Require:

1. Cover Letter
2. Current resume or CV
3. Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
4. Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.

Please Review Marian University's Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

Essential Functions: Work hours necessary to perform job requirements satisfactorily on a regular basis. Manage absence from work in responsible manner to ensure service to clients, work teams, and coworkers. Comply with Marian University policies and practices and seeking clarification of them when necessary.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use their hands to handle or feel objects, equipment, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Limitations and Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and States Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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