Job Title: Student Worker - Undergraduate Lab Assistant (CERN electronics testing)
Job Classification: Lab and Research Support, Student
Department: Physics
Hiring Manager: Jon Wilson
Contact: Jon_Wilson2@baylor.edu
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