Fabrication Lab Technician

Allegheny College; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny College is seeking a lab assistant to support the ALIC lab and related project spaces. The role involves opening/closing procedures, maintaining clean and safe work areas, and preparing equipment, materials, and spaces for classes, workshops, research, and student projects.

Responsibilities include assisting students and faculty with equipment after training, supporting digital fabrication and prototyping activities, and helping troubleshoot basic equipment or software issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist with opening, closing, and general monitoring of ALIC lab and project spaces.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Help prepare equipment, tools, materials, and workspaces for classes, workshops, research, and student projects.
• Perform basic equipment checks and routine cleaning and maintenance as directed by ALIC staff.
• Monitor supplies and materials and notify staff when inventory is running low.
• Assist students and faculty with basic use of approved lab equipment after completing required training.
• Support digital fabrication, prototyping, and other project activities appropriate to the student's level of training.
• Help troubleshoot basic equipment, software, and workflow issues and refer more complex problems to ALIC staff.
• Ensure that users follow established lab safety procedures and equipment-use policies.
• Report damaged equipment, unsafe conditions, injuries, or other concerns promptly to ALIC staff.
• Assist with demonstrations, workshops, tours, events, and other ALIC activities.
• Support faculty, staff, and student research or creative projects when assigned.
• Complete other lab-related duties as needed.

Job description

Allegheny College is seeking a lab assistant to support the ALIC lab and related project spaces. The role involves opening/closing procedures, maintaining clean and safe work areas, and preparing equipment, materials, and spaces for classes, workshops, research, and student projects.

Responsibilities include assisting students and faculty with equipment after training, supporting digital fabrication and prototyping activities, and helping troubleshoot basic equipment or software issues.