Job Description

1. Participates in the planning, conceiving, designing and implementation of highly specialized state of the art instrumentation equipment and apparatus for a multi-faceted research project 2. Solves engineering and design problems to ensure that equipment meets the objective of the study 3. Develops reports and proposals for research project outlining machinery available, direction of the design, and development of new instrumentation. 4. Determines available resources such as electrical and mechanical components and equipment. 5. Develops cost and time estimates for specific equipment design. Ensures time and cost estimates are met. 6. Supervises and monitors work of professionals and solicits consulting work from outside labs 7. Manages quality control of work performed on research projects. 8. Teaches research support theories and design. 9. May perform other duties as assigned.



Required Skill/ability 1: Intermediate to advanced skills in fabrication, 3D printing, laser cutting, CAD, and Arduino.



Required Skill/ability 2: Strong organizational skills for managing inventory and restocking consumables.



Required Skill/ability 3: Ability to train and support students on various tools and equipment.



Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)



Posting Position Title: Research Support Specialist 4



University Job Title: CEID Studio Manager

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and five years of related experience in a research development facility or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience.

About Yale University

Yale University is an American private Ivy League research university located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.

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