Student Worker - Undergraduate Lab Assistant (CERN electronics testing)

Job Title: Student Worker - Undergraduate Lab Assistant (CERN electronics testing)

Job Classification: Lab and Research Support, Student

Department: Physics

Hiring Manager: Jon Wilson

• Contact: [email hidden]
• Work Schedule: 10 hours per week
• Desired Length of Employment: Fall semester
• Pay Rate: $10.00

Key Components

• In a student employee capacity, may perform or assist with research or laboratory functions associated with various disciplines.

Job Description

Join our lab team this semester to assist with electronics testing for the CMS experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider (LHC). This is a hands-on role that is part of building a major international physics experiment.

No prior experience is required. We will provide all necessary laboratory and safety training. The workload is highly flexible; tasks can easily be completed in short blocks between your regular classes.

Key Responsibilities

• Unpacking incoming boxes and packing finalized printed circuit boards (PCBs) for shipment.
• Sorting and organizing PCBs, and scanning barcodes on PCBs and computer chips.
• Operating specialized equipment, including a laser engraver.
• Depaneling, connecting, and disconnecting PCBs.
• Using custom software to perform automated tests of each PCB.
• Utilizing mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (gloves, safety glasses, N95 masks, and anti-static bracelets).

Requirements

• Must be a currently enrolled Baylor undergraduate student.
• Ability to follow strict technical protocols and safety guidelines reliably.
• Commitment to working up to 10 hours per week as needed.
• Completion of required lab safety and laser safety training upon hire (paid training time).
• May perform laboratory research
• May participate in research activities
• Adhere to and ensure safety procedures and precautions are followed
• May research equipment maintenance and assist with maintaining lab equipment
• May assist with documentation associated with research projects
• May assist with or participate in carrying out experiments
• May assist with managing laboratory inventory or supplies
• May assist in preparing research reports
• May assist with analyzing data, testing, and interpreting results
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
• Ability to comply with University policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Employer: Baylor University

Work Location: BSB

Work Address: 101 Bagby Ave, Waco, TX 76706