Lab Technician IV

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist students and faculty in laboratory and projects.
• Order, receive and check equipment and supplies, perform inventory control, perform minor repairs of lab equipment.
• Provide lab support for classes held at 16 Tech and Glick Technology building always ensure safety.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment, ensuring proper functionality and safety standards are met.
• Assist in the development and optimization of experimental protocols and procedures.
• Adhere to laboratory safety protocols and guidelines, including proper handling and disposal.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2-3 years of experience in Industrial manufacturing, or equivalent training preferred. 
• Previous experience working in a laboratory setting is preferred.
• Strong understanding of basic laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Training and/or experience repairing industrial manufacturing equipment
• Industrial robotics programing and network I/O management preferred but not required.

*Hands-on testing will be conducted in electronics, PLCs, and robotics.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution

• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia

• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards

• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care

Retirement & Financial Security

• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years

• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children

• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs

• Paid professional development opportunities

Work‑Life Balance

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess

• Flexible work arrangements where available

• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)

• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)

Additional Perks

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.