Laboratory Technician – Physics

New York University Tisch School of the Arts

. Operate specialized equipment to construct laboratory experiments demonstrating physical laws of nature .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $39 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating laboratory equipment and conducting experiments to illustrate physical laws. Proficient in installing and configuring hardware and software while ensuring compliance with operational standards.

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Laboratory Equipment OperationExperiment Design and RevisionHardware and Software InstallationTechnical TrainingQuality Assurance Testing

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Hard Skills

Function GeneratorsPower SuppliesTransducersAnalog CircuitsDigital CircuitsMechanical ApparatusSoftware SimulationTechnical TrainingQuality Assurance Testing

Tools & Technologies

Laboratory EquipmentStandard Office Equipment

Industry Keywords

University Laboratory ExperiencePhysical Laws of NatureInstructional Spaces Monitoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate specialized equipment to construct laboratory experiments demonstrating physical laws of nature
Recommend revisions to laboratory experiments for review and approval
Assist with laboratory experiments as required
Perform tests to ensure lab equipment operates to standards
Install and configure hardware and software
Monitor instructional spaces, equipment storage, and repair shop facilities
Report deviations from required standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma and some relevant technical training
2-3 years of related experience at a university laboratory
Knowledge of and ability to operate relevant lab equipment, including function generators, power supplies, transducers, analog and digital circuits, mechanical apparatus, software simulation, and simple tools
Operating knowledge of standard office equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base hourly pay of USD $39.143
Union representation through Local 3882 - Union of Clerical, Administrative and Technical Staff (UCATS)
Equal treatment and opportunity in recruitment and hiring
Green campus initiatives and carbon-neutrality commitment