Job Details

College Technician

Position Number: 6670604
Location: Bowling Green, OH
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

College Technician

Bowling Green State University

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time
Division: College of Engineering and Innovation
Opening Date: 10/23/2025
Location: Main Campus (BG), OH
Job Number: BGSU01153
Department: College of Engineering and Innovation
Closing: Continuous

Summary

The CTAAE College Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining college academic equipment, supporting college academic activities, laboratory safety and cleanliness, and college inventories.

Essential Functions

Operation and Maintenance of College Equipment
- Installation and Testing: Responsible for installing and testing new equipment purchased by the college.
- Training and Maintenance Scheduling: Schedule training sessions and manufacturer maintenance for lab equipment such as handheld x-ray machine, 3D Metal printer, etc. and maintain accurate records of these activities and manufacturer agreements.
- Day-to-Day Operations: Oversee the daily operations of various lab equipment including the CNC machines, lathes, 3D printers, large format printer, fabrication, plotters, laser cutter, woodworking equipment, etc.
- Regular Maintenance: Conduct regular maintenance checks and calibrations on all lab equipment to ensure optimal performance.

Supporting Instructional Activities
- Course Material Coordination: Collaborate with faculty members before the start of every semester to collect a list of required course materials.
- Supply Ordering: Order necessary supplies for faculty members in a timely manner to ensure they are fully equipped for their courses.
- Equipment Assistance: Help the faculty members and graduate students in properly using all relevant equipment for their courses.
- Training Support: Assist faculty members with any additional training required by Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and maintain accurate training records in accordance with EHS guidelines.

Lab Organization and Cleanliness
- Maintain Cleanliness: Assist faculty and graduate student in keeping the lab environment tidy and organized.
- Supply Management: Ensure all supplies and tools are properly stored and labeled in the material rooms.
- Waste Disposal: Properly dispose of lab waste according to EHS guidelines and maintain tracking records.
- Chemical Storage: Ensure all chemicals are stored correctly after lab activities - flammable materials must be kept in the fireproof cabinets.

Safety and Compliance
- ChemWatch Updates: Regularly update the ChemWatch website with all the chemicals used in the labs as per EHS guidelines.
- Safety Protocol Enforcement: Enforce safety protocols and ensure all lab users comply with the established safety standards.
- Routine Safety Inspections: Conduct regular inspections of labs and equipment to identify and address safety issues.
- Training: Provide training for faculty, students and staff on the safe use of machinery and equipment.

Inventory Management and Reporting
- Equipment Maintenance Records: Maintain detailed logs of equipment maintenance, including usage logs and safety incidents.
- Inventory Management: Keep accurate records of all equipment and software inventory to ensure efficient tracking and management.
- Ordering Supplies: Order replacement parts, materials, and equipment as needed to maintain operational efficiency in the lab.

Conduct Lab Tours
- Lead Tours: Conduct guided tours of the labs for prospective students, families, and visitors showcasing the facilities and programs.
- Engaging Explanations: Offer informative insights about lab equipment, projects, and technology to highlight the lab's capabilities.
- Collaboration: Work closely with faculty and admissions teams to organize lab tours as part of orientations and recruitment events.

University and College Events
- Collaboration: Actively engage with university and college committees, along with faculty advisors, to coordinate and enhance event planning for key activities such as the Falcon BEST Robotics Competition, SCMA Annual Golf Outing, College Get with the Program, Preview Days, Presidents Day, Summer Programs, Campus, etc.
- Event Logistics: Manage the ordering and distribution of materials and supplies for participants and faculty members.

Additional Activities
- Continuous Improvement: Optimize efficiency and functionality of laboratory settings.
- Other tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required:

Associate's degree. Degree must be conferred at the time of application.

One of the following yeas of Experience is required:

1 year in industry working with equipment in an engineering related field
- 2 years of Graduate or Student work Experience equals 1 year of professional experience
1 year experience working a laboratory supporting academic research, classes, or equipment
- 2 years of Graduate or Student work Experience equals 1 year of professional experience

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Safety protocols, engineering related skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Required Documents to Upload to Application: Cover Letter and Resume

Deadline to apply: The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by November 7, 2025.

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Bowling Green State University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to ensuring an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and encourage applications from all regardless of sex, race, veteran-status, disability, age, gender identity, genetic information, religion, or sexual orientation. EEOC Know Your Rights Poster: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.

BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/bgsu/jobs/5121645/college-technician

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