Prototyping Studio Tech Assistant – Student

University Of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking a Student Assistant for the Innovation Academy Prototyping Studio to support daily operations, help students with equipment, and ensure safety and proper use of prototyping technologies.

The role involves staffing Studio hours, answering technical questions, and maintaining records. Prior experience with prototyping and the IDS 1940 Creativity and Design Thinking for Innovation may be beneficial.

Qualifications

• This position is open to students eligible to work on campus via OPS and must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
• Registered students are employed on a part-time basis.
• Demonstrated experience with prototyping technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the IA Prototyping Studio day-to-day operations and help students use equipment and prototyping technologies.
• Staff scheduled Studio hours and assist with technical and fabrication questions; verify required training.
• Oversee equipment workflows, maintain Studio records, and enforce safety and access requirements.
• Provide technical assistance for IA courses, programs, workshops, and projects.

Skills

Prototyping tech

Education

IDS 1940 Creativity and Design Thinking for Innovation

Innovation Minor enrollment

Job description

University of Florida is seeking a Student Assistant for the Innovation Academy Prototyping Studio to support daily operations, help students with equipment, and ensure safety and proper use of prototyping technologies.

The role involves staffing Studio hours, answering technical questions, and maintaining records. Prior experience with prototyping and the IDS 1940 Creativity and Design Thinking for Innovation may be beneficial.