Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

With 18 departments and spanning the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the largest of NIU’s six undergraduate colleges. By the nature of our mission, we touch virtually every new student to the university, regardless of their major, through the wide array of general education courses housed within our departments.

Position Summary

The Laboratory Mechanic interacts with faculty, students and staff as they work with CLAS departments to create, build and repair equipment and parts used for research and instruction by the Liberal Arts and Science community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Tests and operates laboratory equipment.
• Performs simple scheduled mechanical maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Employs welding, brazing, and hard and soft soldering techniques.
• Maintains organization a...