Lab Technician

Job Description The School of Architecture and Design is seeking applicants for a part‑time Lab Technician (up to 25 hours per week) . The Lab Technician will be responsible for ensuring the safe operation of the School’s labs by providing faculty and students with fabrication training and continued support, as well as maintaining equipment and lab spaces. The role also contributes to special projects, studio setup, and events that advance the School’s mission. The Lab Technician is part of a collaborative team of technical staff and reports directly to the Director of Labs. Essential Functions 1. (40%) Oversee use of the School’s labs to maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment. Provide continued support for students and faculty working on design prototyping and applied research. Intervene when unsafe practices are observed and report incidents as required. 2. (20%) Provide students, staff, and faculty with instruction on equipment and fabrication methods. 3. (30%) Maintain lab equipment, including calibration, preventative maintenance, and repairs. Ensure organization, cleanliness, and general upkeep of lab spaces. 4. (10%) Assist with School special projects, including lab development initiatives, studio setup, and preparation for events such as open houses, exhibitions, and end‑of‑semester reviews. Minimum Qualifications General Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a cross‑functional team. Demonstrated commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment. Technical Practical experience with physical model‑making and rapid prototyping using both digital and traditional fabrication tools and methods. Foundational woodworking. Additive manufacturing technologies (e.g., FDM, SLA, LDM) and associated equipment operation. Preferred Qualifications Technical CAD/CAM workflows and CNC equipment operation. Maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of CNC equipment. Maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of additive manufacturing equipment. Studio photography. Operating and programming industrial robots. XR (extended reality) technologies as they relate to design development and visualization. Physical computing. Position Details The job grade for this position is Grade 4 (N). The expected hourly rate for this position is between $27.18–$32.82. At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H‑1B visas. Compensation and Benefits Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair, transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices. The range above represents what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Additional benefits details are available on the company benefits page. Accessibility Support All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at View email address on click.appcast.io. E‑Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I‑9) Wentworth participates in E‑Verify. E‑Verify is an internet‑based system that compares information from your Form I‑9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr