Instrument Technician

The Initial Review Date (IRD) for this job is: **04-14-2021** **Dept Marketing Statement** Under administrative supervision of the Physical and Biological Sciences (PBSci) Biology Teaching Laboratories Manager, the PBSci Instrument Technician will work with a high degree of independence and as part of a team to provide laboratory equipment repair, maintenance, fabrication, modification, installation, and calibration of instruments supporting the teaching and research operations of UC Santa Cruz's biology departments. **Required Qualifications** * Theoretical and practical knowledge of, and the ability to diagnose and repair problems with, laboratory instruments that incorporate the following technical systems: AC and DC electrical circuits, electric motors, analog and digital solid-state electronic circuits, computer logic circuitry, audio and video electronics, optics, materials science, fluid hydraulic systems, vacuum systems, steam, and physical mechanical systems. * Demonstrated ability to document hardware designs or modifications and procedures. * Basic computer and administrative skills sufficient to email, word-process, work with spreadsheets, maintain project documentation and work logs, and update a basic website. A computer is available at the UC Santa Cruz Staff Human Resources Office located at Scotts Valley Center.