Chemistry, Biochemistry & Environmental Engineering-CBEE

https://cbee.umbc.edu/home/overview/

This position will support both teaching and research in the CBEE department. Research support will include advising students and faculty regarding ordering (of both supplies and major equipment) as well as fixing, or coordinating repair, of existing equipment. Support of teaching will involve working with faculty who instruct undergraduate laboratory classes to ensure equipment is functioning properly, and that necessary supplies are in place before a class begins. In addition, this person will coordinate with student teams regarding individual lab projects and advise students regarding safety and supplies. The individual hired should be well versed in general, biological, and chemical laboratory safety, and able to train others in this area. 

UMBC offers competitive compensation.  This role starts at $44,053 and has 14 days of vacation as well as winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full time roles.  Tuition remission is also available. 

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Successful candidate is expected to maintain research and undergrad labs, including oversight of the repair and maintenance of all lab equipment in buildings the Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering Department (CBEE) occupies. Ordering supplies for the labs and scheduling chemical waste pickup.  

Maintaining service contracts for major equipment.  Reconciliation of monthly purchases via credit card and internal purchasing system.  Working with Faculty to order, arrange delivery and install new equipment purchases for the laboratories. 

This position works with Faculty and Grad Students in the design and construction of lab equipment/apparatuses, and in creating modifications of existing equipment.

• HS Diploma
• Two Years in non-professional technical work in Engineering for an allied area. 

Note: Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

• Bachelors Degree
• Ability to work with machinery and electronics.  
• Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting ability and basic computer skills to include, email, WORD, Excel and Power Point.
• 5 yrs solid mechanical experience along with machine tool experience, troubleshooting. 
• Worked in a lab environment with computer control.  

A background check will be required.

Upload a cover letter and a resume.  

UMBC offers a rich benefits package including the following for nonexempt regular employees.

Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions:

• 14 Days of Annual Leave  (increases with years of service)
• 15 Days of Sick Leave  
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement/Pension plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Contingent II positions may include benefits. 

Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position. 

Pay Range 07 (minimum: $44,053 maximum: $70,368) based on the University System of Maryland (USM) Pay Program.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, Memorandum of Understanding, USM Board of Regent policies, internal equity, budget and qualifications and experience. Most salary offers will be close to the minimum part of the range.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.