Lab Assistant-Engineering Technology

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology (Franklin Cummings Tech) is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic lab assistant for Engineering Technology program to assist first semester students with the basic Engineering fundamentals lab assignments.

Responsibilities include assisting instructors, preparing equipment, maintaining labs and stockrooms, ensuring safety, and supporting daily lab operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HVAC-R engineering, energy management, or electrical engineering.
• Experience or ability to assist instructors with lab activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Engineering Technology instructors with laboratory activities, projects, demonstrations, and hands-on student work.
• Prepare laboratory equipment, tools, materials, and work areas for scheduled lab activities.
• Maintain laboratories and electrical stockrooms in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory equipment, tools, components, and electrical supplies and report items that need to be replaced or reordered.
• Demonstrate proper laboratory techniques and the safe and appropriate use of tools and equipment.
• Follow and reinforce all laboratory safety procedures and report unsafe conditions or accidents.
• Assist instructors in maintaining an effective and organized laboratory environment.
• Perform other laboratory-related duties consistent with the Lab Assistant position, as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in HVAC-R engineering, energy management, or electrical engineering

Job description

Description

Are you ready to work at a dynamic institution that believes in higher education with lower obstacles? Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology (now known as Franklin Cummings Tech) is a nationally accredited non-profit, technical college serving Eastern Massachusetts and beyond. The college was seeded in 1791 with funds from the estate of Benjamin Franklin that were given to the City of Boston to proliferate access to education and level the playing field for aspiring talent with meager financial means.

Today, Franklin Cummings Tech continues to build on that legacy by offering post-secondary education in high-demand technical and skilled trade fields that lead to excellent careers. Our majors intentionally focus on select industries connected to sustainability and the clean energy transition including electric vehicle technology, smart manufacturing, practical electricity, power engineering, heat pumps/HVAC, biotechnology, automation, construction management and more.

With a mission to deliver transformative technical and trade education that leads to economic advancement, we offer a unique mix of certificate and degree granting programs that appeal to enterprising students and respond to employers’ demand for a well-prepared workforce. Intentional partnerships with the industries we serve coupled with high graduation and job placement rates, recently attracted the largest philanthropic gift in the history of the college from the Cummings Foundation.

Last year, Franklin Cummings Tech educated more than 1,000 learners across three student types: 1) certificate and degree seekers, 2) continuing education clients, and 3) high schoolers pursuing early college. As further evidence that our mission holds resonance, this year the college tracked a 25% year-over-year jump in fall new student enrollment and applications soaring.

We seek team members who are optimistic, entrepreneurial, data-informed, and excited about the prospect of continuing to strategically increase student success outcomes and total enrollment from 1,000 learners today to at least 1,500 learners by 2030. Join us in this mission driven work!

Summary

The Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology (Franklin Cummings Tech) is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic lab assistant for Engineering Technology program to assist first semester students with the basic Engineering fundamentals lab assignments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist Engineering Technology instructors with laboratory activities, projects, demonstrations, and hands-on student work.
• Assist and support students during laboratory activities while maintaining a professional and respectful learning environment.
• Prepare laboratory equipment, tools, materials, and work areas for scheduled lab activities.
• Maintain laboratories and electrical stockrooms in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory equipment, tools, components, and electrical supplies and report items that need to be replaced or reordered.
• Demonstrate proper laboratory techniques and the safe and appropriate use of tools and equipment.
• Assist with the setup, operation, and storage of laboratory equipment and materials.
• Follow and reinforce all laboratory safety procedures and immediately report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, or accidents to the appropriate instructor or department personnel.
• Assist instructors in maintaining an effective and organized laboratory environment.
• Perform other laboratory-related duties consistent with the Lab Assistant position, as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with a major study in the field (HVAC-R engineering, energy management, or electrical engineering) that the person will be teaching.

Institutional Expectations

All employees of Franklin Cummings Tech are expected to be passionate advocates for students and to contribute to institution-wide efforts to improve graduation, retention, and career placement. Staff and faculty collaborate to support student recruitment, retention, and success.

The salary for this position is $35.00 hourly.

Please note: Franklin Cummings Tech cannot provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing basis without sponsorship to be considered for this position at Franklin Cummings Tech.

Franklin Cummings Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.