Inside Higher Ed ยท 1 month ago
Laboratory Technician - Ceramics, Short Term Hourly (Temporary)
Lancaster, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking a Laboratory Technician for their ceramics classroom/laboratory. The role involves assisting in the operation and maintenance of the ceramics lab, ensuring safety, and supporting students and instructors with equipment and materials.
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Responsibilities
Assist in the operation and maintenance of a ceramics classroom/laboratory; perform specialized and technical duties to assure efficient operations; set up classroom/laboratory and equipment for instructors. (E)
Assist teachers and students in the proper and safe use of a variety of equipment, materials, and supplies in the instructional setting; provide assistance to students as appropriate, assigned or according to established procedures. (E)
Prepare instructional materials and equipment for teacher demonstrations and student use as requested, according to approved procedures. (E)
Maintain a ceramics classroom/laboratory environment in a safe, clean and orderly condition. (E)
Formulate and test clays and glazes; fire and maintain kilns; operate and maintain a wide variety of specialized equipment including but not limited to mixers, wheels, and hand and power tools. (E)
Order, receive and store supplies, materials, and equipment; maintain inventories, to assure appropriate quantities are available for instructional use. (E)
Adjust, maintain, calibrate, and perform minor repair to equipment; report major repair needs or arrange for repairs according to established procedures. (E)
Prepare and maintain various records and reports related to classroom/laboratory operations and activities as required. (E)
Assist in the scheduling of the use of the ceramics classroom/laboratory equipment and supplies. (E)
Perform related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in Art or a related field with coursework in art, ceramics, and/or sculpture
Two years practical experience working with ceramics
Principles, practices, procedures, and equipment used in various ceramic and sculpture processes and techniques, including clay and glaze chemistry
Safety regulations involving materials and equipment used in a ceramics classroom/laboratory
Basic record-keeping techniques
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
District organization, operations, policies, and objectives
Basic computer operation
Oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies
Perform specialized and technical duties to assure efficient ceramics classroom/laboratory operation
Provide information and assistance to students and staff in the ceramics subject area
Safely operate, maintain, and demonstrate the use of specialized equipment, materials, and supplies
Maintain ceramics classroom/laboratory equipment in proper working order
Operate a computer terminal and related software applications
Understand and follow oral and written directions
Work independently with little direction
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Meet schedules and timelines
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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