Hybrid Scientific Glassblower na Iowa State

Position Title:

Scientific Glassblower

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Scientific Glassblower certification
Experience running a glass shop

Job Description:

The Department of Chemistry in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University is seeking a qualified Scientific Glassblower to design, fabricate, modify, and repair scientific glass apparatus. This position also oversees daily operations of the glass shop, including safety, financial management, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Consult with faculty, staff, and students to design and interpret complex glassware schematics and technical diagrams.

• Create, fabricate, modify, and repair scientific glassware and instruments to support research and teaching needs.

• Prepare cost estimates and client billing in coordination with departmental financial personnel.

• Collaborate to set and update service rates and promote the glass shop's capabilities through internal and external outreach.

• Maintain a safe and efficient work environment by managing equipment, inventory, and compliance with safety standards.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for glass shop operations and may supervise staff or guide student workers as needed.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in scientific glassblowing, including designing and repairing complex glass instruments. They will have strong organizational and communication skills and will have the ability to work independently and collaborate with researchers on custom projects.

Why You’ll Love This Job:
This is a unique opportunity to apply your technical glassblowing skills in an exciting and collaborative academic setting. You’ll work with a wide variety of people—from faculty and students across campus to researchers at national labs and institutions across the state. The work is both consistent and creatively challenging, with a mix of standard requests and custom one-of-a-kind pieces. Running the glass shop means having a high level of autonomy and impact, with the chance to contribute directly to innovative research and teaching at Iowa State University.

This position will be open until filled. Full consideration will be given to candidates who apply before July 21st.

Level Guidelines
• Senior-level position applies advanced and specialized expertise and competencies
• Typically receives general supervision with high level guidance on the most complex assignments
• Completes assignments which are moderately difficult or difficult
• Resolves issues, including atypical issues, and makes recommendations
• May lead projects of limited scope
• Functions as “go to.” Responds to inquiries and requests from others inside and outside work area
• May act as a lead, assigning tasks and providing guidance to lower level workers
• May provide supervision to one to two other staff or lead a small work team
• Provides guidance to students

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS807

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

This position will be open until filled. Full consideration will be given to candidates who apply before July 21st.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Original Posting Date:

July 7, 2025

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:

R17356

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