Byrne Dairy
Research Support Specialist I (Vacuum Systems Specialist)
Vacuum Systems Specialists contribute to the research mission of the Cornell Laboratory for Accelerator-Based Sciences & Education (CLASSE) by monitoring, maintaining, modifying, and repairing complex vacuum systems on all accelerators and X‑ray beam lines at the Wilson Laboratory facility.
As a Vacuum Systems Specialist, you will provide general operational service for high and ultra‑high vacuum systems, consulting with researchers and operations staff and training users. You will fabricate precision components and assemble new vacuum components and subsystems; install new experimental assemblies; and install vacuum system controllers and diagnostic monitoring equipment. You also will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on a wide variety of vacuum equipment and hardware such as vacuum pumps, valves, and gauges.
In your daily work you will acquire and analyze data related to the performance of accelerator vacuum systems and develop documentation and standard procedures. Your expertise will enable you to provide direct support and oversight to visiting researchers with respect to their vacuum system needs.
About CLASSE The Cornell Laboratory for Accelerator-Based Sciences and Education carries out research in accelerator physics and engineering and supports the operation of the Cornell Electron Storage Ring for photon science through the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source. The CHESS organization provides X‑ray experimental facilities and brings in users from around the world.
What We Need Please submit a cover letter and resume telling us about your interest, experience, and qualifications for this position.
When reviewing your materials and evaluating your candidacy, we will look for evidence of the following:
Bachelor’s degree or other formal technical training of four years, or equivalent.
At least 2 years’ experience working in the field of high vacuum.
Experience using standard hand tools and basic machine shop tools.
Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
Computer skills in a PC and Linux environment.
Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to respond quickly to off‑hour issues and emergencies by remote communication or returning to campus.
Additionally, the following qualifications or experience would be very helpful:
4‑year technical degree focusing on physics, mechanical engineering, surface chemistry, or other disciplines directly related to vacuum technology.
Advanced experience with instrumentation and electronics, including troubleshooting of electronic circuits and programming of PLC‑type devices.
Experience in crane operation, rigging, and transportation of delicate experimental equipment.
Experience with mechanical design utilizing Inventor or AutoCad design packages.
Experience working in a clean‑room environment.
Experience writing technical documentation and/or standard operating procedures.
Rewards and Benefits
This position is located in Ithaca, New York, on the campus of Cornell University. Cornell is a fixed‑term position with an initial appointment period of three years and is renewable based on available funding and satisfactory performance.
Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands.
Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation, 13 holidays, and two additional floating holidays for faith observances.
Cornell’s educational benefits include tuition‑free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children’s Tuition Assistance Program.
Further information about the total rewards of working at Cornell is available.
Important Notes About Applying
Please submit both a cover letter and resume for full consideration.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
EEO Statement Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world‑class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “… any person … any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
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As a Vacuum Systems Specialist, you will provide general operational service for high and ultra‑high vacuum systems, consulting with researchers and operations staff and training users. You will fabricate precision components and assemble new vacuum components and subsystems; install new experimental assemblies; and install vacuum system controllers and diagnostic monitoring equipment. You also will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on a wide variety of vacuum equipment and hardware such as vacuum pumps, valves, and gauges.
In your daily work you will acquire and analyze data related to the performance of accelerator vacuum systems and develop documentation and standard procedures. Your expertise will enable you to provide direct support and oversight to visiting researchers with respect to their vacuum system needs.
About CLASSE The Cornell Laboratory for Accelerator-Based Sciences and Education carries out research in accelerator physics and engineering and supports the operation of the Cornell Electron Storage Ring for photon science through the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source. The CHESS organization provides X‑ray experimental facilities and brings in users from around the world.
What We Need Please submit a cover letter and resume telling us about your interest, experience, and qualifications for this position.
When reviewing your materials and evaluating your candidacy, we will look for evidence of the following:
Bachelor’s degree or other formal technical training of four years, or equivalent.
At least 2 years’ experience working in the field of high vacuum.
Experience using standard hand tools and basic machine shop tools.
Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
Computer skills in a PC and Linux environment.
Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to respond quickly to off‑hour issues and emergencies by remote communication or returning to campus.
Additionally, the following qualifications or experience would be very helpful:
4‑year technical degree focusing on physics, mechanical engineering, surface chemistry, or other disciplines directly related to vacuum technology.
Advanced experience with instrumentation and electronics, including troubleshooting of electronic circuits and programming of PLC‑type devices.
Experience in crane operation, rigging, and transportation of delicate experimental equipment.
Experience with mechanical design utilizing Inventor or AutoCad design packages.
Experience working in a clean‑room environment.
Experience writing technical documentation and/or standard operating procedures.
Rewards and Benefits
This position is located in Ithaca, New York, on the campus of Cornell University. Cornell is a fixed‑term position with an initial appointment period of three years and is renewable based on available funding and satisfactory performance.
Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands.
Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation, 13 holidays, and two additional floating holidays for faith observances.
Cornell’s educational benefits include tuition‑free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children’s Tuition Assistance Program.
Further information about the total rewards of working at Cornell is available.
Important Notes About Applying
Please submit both a cover letter and resume for full consideration.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
EEO Statement Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world‑class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “… any person … any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
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