ENT Specialist

Technician and Laboratory Equipment Specialist (part-time)

New River Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under a state-wide system of 23 community colleges. The college is located on a one-hundred plus acre site at the intersection of U.S. Routes 11 and 100 in Dublin, Virginia with an instructional site in Christiansburg. The campus provides modern, well-equipped facilities for the career technical education programs as well as for the college transfer programs. Approximately 4,000 students comprise the student body.

The people employed by New River Community College embrace the philosophy that all individuals should have an opportunity to develop and extend their skills and knowledge to increase awareness of their roles and duties as citizens. The college serves the educational needs of the public and assumes a duty to help provide the requirements for trained workers in the region through a combined effort with local industry, business, professions, and government. The college promotes equal opportunity for prospective students and employees.

Duties:

• Calibration & Testing: Perform and/or coordinate internal and external calibration, testing, and adjustment of a wide range of measuring instruments (e.g., balances, pressure gauges, temperature sensors, etc.) to ensure accuracy and compliance with established standards.


• Maintenance & Repair: Conduct preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on equipment to minimize downtime. Report issues to the academic division.


• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate and detailed records of all calibration dates, results, maintenance performed, and repair history in a calibration management database. Ensure all activities adhere to relevant quality and safety standards (e.g., ISO, FDA, OSHA).


• Technical Support & Training: Provide technical support and training to lab personnel on the proper use and basic maintenance of equipment. Act as a subject matter expert for equipment-related inquiries.


• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements in calibration and maintenance procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.


• Inventory Control: Manage and monitor inventory of equipment, spare parts, and calibration standards, ensuring adequate stock levels. Provide lifecycle recommendations for aging equipment and components.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Education : A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant technical field such as engineering technology or metrology.


• Experience : Previous experience in calibration, metrology, or lab equipment maintenance.


• Technical Skills : Proficiency with precision instruments, understanding of calibration principles and measurement uncertainty, the ability to interpret technical documents, and familiarity with calibration software.


• Soft Skills: Problem-solving capabilities, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Additional Considerations:
Additional factors that may be considered include:

• Work experience in a higher education setting.


• Experience in regulated environments.

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The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

Salary/Compensation: $25.00 per hour