On-Site Lab & Equipment Coordinator

Rochester Institute of Technology; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Institute of Technology's NTID is seeking a full-time, on-site Technical Support Specialist to support the Visual Communications Studies department. The role covers specialized instructional labs, studios, and production facilities, handling equipment, software, and classroom tech.

Experience in instructional labs or production environments is preferred, with ASL knowledge or willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 4 years of relevant experience described in the job posting.
• ASL knowledge or willingness to learn is preferred.
• Experience supporting instructional laboratories, studios, or production environments.
• Ability to supervise student assistants and coordinate equipment checkout.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical guidance to students, faculty, and researchers in lab activities.
• Aids in fabrication, prototyping and testing of experimental materials and devices.
• Sets up, calibrates, maintains and repairs equipment and tools.
• Monitors lab operations to ensure safety and compliance.
• Manages scheduling, inventory tracking and record-keeping for laboratory activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab operations

Troubleshooting

Student supervision

Safety procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Calibration tools

Inventory systems

Job description

Rochester Institute of Technology's NTID is seeking a full-time, on-site Technical Support Specialist to support the Visual Communications Studies department. The role covers specialized instructional labs, studios, and production facilities, handling equipment, software, and classroom tech.

Experience in instructional labs or production environments is preferred, with ASL knowledge or willingness to learn.