Laboratory Mechanic - Biologic Resources Laboratory

The Laboratory Mechanic performs work comparable to that of a journeyman level in the design, fabrication, installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of general laboratory equipment and machine tools in support of the institution's animal facilities directly or indirectly managed by Biologic Resources Laboratory (BRL). The Laboratory Mechanic works with all the other UIC trades in one capacity or another, as well as with investigators, technicians, animal care staff, contractors, service representatives, and veterinarians, to support the institution's animal-based research/animal care and use program.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Designs, fabricates, installs and repairs fencing, animal cages, accessories and racks, animal enrichment toys, hoods, and automatic low pressure watering system.
• Performs work with a journeyman degree of skill in making, replacing or repairing parts of cage wash machines and pressure washers, floor scrubbers, including but not limited to pumps, shaft, and bearings.
• Performs various types of welding such as oxygen-Acetylene, welding, cutting, and brazing, shielded metal arc (stick), Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG) and soldering.
• Performs work with a journeyman degree of skill in making and repairing of surgery and laboratory equipment, restraint devices, operating tables, hydraulic equipment and lifts, etc.
• Common building repairs including doors, bumpers, etc. and preventative maintenance of low-pressure watering systems, pressure washers, hydraulic equipment and cage wash equipment.
• Performs sheet metal work including measures, makes and installs fabricated work including feeders, perches, etc. and assists in the selection, purchase, installation, testing and maintenance of equipment.
• Provides support for satellite facilities and research staff by making and repairing instruments and equipment and performs other related duties as assigned.