Wentworth Institute of Technology
Lab Technician
Boston, MA, US · Director · Part-time
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About the role
- 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.
- Provide students, staff, and faculty with instruction on equipment and fabrication methods.
Responsibilities
- The School of Architecture and Design is seeking applicants for a part-time Lab Technician (up to 25 hours per week).
- Provide continued support for students and faculty working on design prototyping and applied research.
- Maintain lab equipment, including calibration, preventative maintenance, and repairs.
- Assist with School of Architecture and Design special projects, including lab development initiatives, studio setup, and preparation for events such as open houses, exhibitions, and end-of-semester reviews.
- All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations.
Nice to have
- Practical experience with:
- 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.
- physical computing.
- Position Details:
Compensation
- Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair, transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices.
- We believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges supports equity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for all employees.
Benefits
- Compensation and Benefits
- We believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges supports equity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for all employees.
- Please visit here to see the comprehensive benefits package offered to support the best experience for our employees. https://wit.edu/careers/work-wentworth
Visa & Work Authorization
- At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H-1B visas.
This listing is sourced directly from Wentworth Institute of Technology's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.