Lab Technician - Printmaking

Lab Technician – Printmaking, PT The Lab Technician for Printmaking is responsible for facilitating and maintaining all equipment and tools in the lab. The Lab Technician orders supplies, oversees student employees, and provides assistance to all students and faculty. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide students with technical knowledge in all areas of the lab. Educate students in proper tool use and safety. Schedule, train on safety procedures to operate equipment and direct the work of the student employees in the printmaking lab, including equipment maintenance and cleaning of the facility. Responsible for maintaining student employees schedules and accurately approving their timecards. Regularly inspect the lab area and report to the supervisor on the condition of the facility and its equipment. Plan for lab improvements in coordination with the supervisor to be implemented during the summer months. Maintain, rebuild, and/or replace all equipment necessary for the lab. Work with the supervisor of the printmaking department in ordering equipment and supplies for the lab. Assist faculty during class time as needed. Prepare and safely dispose of acid baths. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Very high level of attention to detail. Ability and willingness to work collaboratively. Must be flexible with schedule and have the ability to work some evenings and/or weekends as needed. Broad knowledge of printmaking. Basic computer skills, such as an understanding of Microsoft Word and ability to use email. Ability to multitask. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Education and/or Experience B.F.A. preferred, or High School Diploma or GED required. 2 years printmaking experience. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance; color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud, depending on lab operations. Hearing protection may be advisable at times. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. EEO Statement Columbus College of Art & Design ("CCAD") is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual's race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. CCAD is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Columbus College of Art & Design