University of Rochester

11 jul 2026

Laboratory Engineer II

Estados Unidos

City of Rochester, New York, United States

Sobre la oportunidad

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Job Location (Full Address)

250 East River Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623

Opening

Worker Subtype

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Department

250548 LLE-Laboratory for Laser Energ

Work Shift

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range

UR URG 110

Compensation Range

$61,000.00 - $85,400.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

The Diagnostic Development and Integration (DD&I) Group at the Laboratory for

Laser Energetics (LLE), University of Rochester, is seeking a Laboratory

Engineer to support the development and operation of advanced nuclear diagnostic

instrumentation for use in the Omega Laser Facility. The DD&I Group collaborates

with scientists on hundreds of sophisticated experiments per year on the various

laser systems at the laboratory. The successful candidate will interface

directly with scientists, engineers, and technicians throughout LLE, as with

external visiting scientists. The position requires solid scientific,

laboratory, organizational, and computational skills, as well as the ability to

work independently and communicate effectively. The successful candidate will

lead development efforts, including project management, for new instruments to

enable LLE’s long-term scientific mission and support the operation and

maintenance of the existing scientific instrumentation. In addition, the

candidate will manage scheduling and conflict management for nuclear diagnostic

systems and advises DD&I group lead on readiness and scheduling-related

concerns.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Within clearly defined assignments and in accordance with oral and written

instructions, provides engineering services in support of engineering and physical science research activities. Performs professional engineering work involving the solution of engineering problems and/or the design of specialized equipment and instrument systems.

Develops assigned aspects of an investigation, plans experimental procedures, evaluates and validates data, and reports findings, applying a wide breadth and depth of theoretical and practical knowledge, scientific and engineering insight, and the ability to predict results from theoretical knowledge.

Troubleshoots and services commercial, in house built, and/or test equipment. May fabricate and/or supervise fabrication of equipment. May assist in selection and purchase of components.

Consults with other engineering and research specialists. Keeps abreast of state-of-the-art advances. Maintains contact with vendors.

May supervise staff assisting in experiments. May support classroom and laboratory teaching activities.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience required

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong mechanical aptitude

Ability to work in a cleanroom environment

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

High degree of manual dexterity

Strong interpersonal skills working in a team-based environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn additional software as needed

Ability to qualify as a NYS Radiological Worker (certification provided at LLE)

Applicants should possess a technical background, with experience working with optical, electrical, and/or mechanical systems including vacuum and pressurized gas systems.

DOE Q-Cleared or ability to obtain Q clearance

Proficiency reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical schematics

Technical writing experience

Familiarity with nuclear spectroscopy equipment (e.g. Scintillators, Photomultiplier tubes) and high-speed electronic data acquisition.

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