Minilab Photo Operator & Process Improvement

Lomography; Wien; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Lomography in Austria seeks a hands-on Minilab Lab Assistant to operate the minilab (film development, scanning, image processing, printing) and prepare films for partnerlab processing.

You will research technical lab questions, suggest improvements to lab workflows, clean and service the minilab and scanning equipment, and communicate with service technicians. You will monitor consumables, upload scans, and assist during slow periods.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of analogue photography.
• Manual dexterity in handling film.
• Detail-oriented and independent working style.
• Willingness to learn.
• Communicative and able to work with others.

Responsibilities

• Operate the minilab (film development, scanning, image processing, printing).
• Prepare films for partnerlab processing.
• Research technical lab questions (equipment manuals, process and film specifications).
• Suggest improvements to lab workflows.
• Clean and service the minilab and scanning equipment, including routine maintenance per manufacturer instructions.
• Communicate with service technicians.
• Monitor stock of lab consumables.
• Check incoming films.
• Upload scans to the LomoLAB backend.
• Assist with other tasks during slow periods, such as film and development tests, hand-spooling film and repairs.

Skills

basic knowledge of analogue photograph

manual dexterity

detail-oriented

willingness to learn

communicative

Job description

Lomography in Austria seeks a hands-on Minilab Lab Assistant to operate the minilab (film development, scanning, image processing, printing) and prepare films for partnerlab processing.

You will research technical lab questions, suggest improvements to lab workflows, clean and service the minilab and scanning equipment, and communicate with service technicians. You will monitor consumables, upload scans, and assist during slow periods.