Laboratory Research Operations Senior Technician

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Job Title:

Laboratory Research Operations Senior Technician

Department:

ERIK | Nanotech West Lab

Position Overview

Provides advanced technical and operational support within the Nanotech West Laboratory, a 24/7 user-based cleanroom facility supporting micro- and nanofabrication, energy/battery research, chemical vapor deposition, and infrared material and device characterization.

This role serves as an experienced technical contributor supporting photolithography, electron beam lithography, and related fabrication processes. The Senior Technician independently performs equipment lithography and process monitoring, maintenance support, and troubleshooting, while serving as a primary technical resource for designated lithography tools.

The position partners closely with engineering staff responsible for area leadership and process ownership, contributing to process improvements, ensuring reliable tool performance, and supporting lab users. The role requires sound technical judgment to resolve routine and moderately complex issues and to support evolving research needs in a shared user facility.

This role will be located at The Ohio State University Columbus Campus Nanotech West Lab and the expectation is that the majority of time, 75%+, will be spent inside the Nanofab/cleanroom laboratory on a daily basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Success

• Working knowledge of cleanroom operations, semiconductor fabrication processes, and laboratory equipment
• Ability to develop tool-level expertise and serve as a technical resource for designated equipment
• Ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve routine and moderately complex technical issues independently
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to train and support users with varying technical backgrounds
• Strong organizational skills, including documentation and recordkeeping
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technicians, engineers, and researchers in a team environment

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED

Two years of relevant experience in a cleanroom, semiconductor fabrication, or related laboratory environment

• Hands-on experience with photolithography including direct write tools
• Experience in troubleshooting and repair of simple electronics
• Basic troubleshooting and repair of laboratory equipment
• Experience writing and updating standard operating procedures
• Ability to independently perform routine technical tasks and troubleshoot common equipment or process issues
• Strong adherence to safety protocols, personal protective equipment (PPE), and standard operating procedures
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work extended periods in a cleanroom environment

Desired Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering, nanotechnology, or related field
• 4–6 years of relevant experience in semiconductor or nanofabrication environments
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Resist spin coaters
  • Contact aligners or direct write systems (e.g., Heidelberg MLA150)
  • Optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
  • Plasma etch and thin film deposition systems
  • Wet processing systems (chemical benches/hoods)
• Experience supporting shared user facilities or research laboratories

Application Materials

• A resume is required

Additional Information:

Salary

The salary range for this position is $22.93 - $29.95 per hour. The offered rate for this position will fall within this range based on the candidate's qualifications, internal equity, and the unit's available budget.

Additional Information

We are unable to sponsor a visa for this position. This position requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U. S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position.

Work Environment

This is a fully in-person position.

• Significant time (75% or more) spent in a cleanroom laboratory environment
• Requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• May involve extended periods of standing and working with specialized equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds regularly with or without reasonable accommodation.

ERIK Overview

Join the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK) at The Ohio State University and become a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of discovery and innovation. ERIK positions Ohio State to expand curiosity-driven research and creative expression, further develop our research community of faculty, staff, and students, and grow the innovation ecosystem to address big challenges and improve communities locally and globally. We are seeking passionate individuals who are committed to making a meaningful impact through collaboration, innovation, and excellence. To learn more about our mission and work, please visit https://erik.osu.edu/.

Unit Overview

The Institute for Materials and Manufacturing’s Nanotech West Laboratory (NTW) is the largest, most comprehensive micro- and nanofabrication user facility in Ohio. The 36,000-square-foot shared user facility is open to both academia and industry. Managed by IMR, NTW is an extensively equipped and fully staffed space where researchers can access laboratories and equipment, as well as take advantage of in-house training, process and project support. NTW’s user-accessible facility resources include a 6,000-square-foot cleanroom, major shared facilities for semiconductor and oxide epitaxy, materials and device characterization, and shared labs for research of energy storage materials and devices.

Position Mapping

• Function: Research Administration
• Subfunction: Laboratory Research and Operations
• Career Band and Level: Technical-3

Location:

Science Village (0974)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

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