Research Technician, Printmaking

Maryland Institute College of Art; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, MD, seeks a Printmaking Research Technician to assist with daily Printmaking Studio operations, support fall and spring instruction, and enable student access to studio resources. The role involves ensuring safe equipment use, maintaining supplies, and sharing research to enhance class offerings.

The 10-month position requires hands-on printmaking experience, ability to lift up to 45 lbs, and the ability to guide student workers and collaborate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent with printmaking shop experience.
• Experience operating printing presses and traditional printmaking processes.
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operations and maintenance of the Printmaking Studio.
• Support student homework access to the Printmaking Studio.
• Provide technical support to students and supervise student workers.
• Contribute to tutorials for processes and techniques in the Printmaking Studio.
• Communicate with the Studio Manager to maintain supplies and equipment.

Skills

Printmaking

Mechanical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

BFA or equivalent

Tools

Printing presses

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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General Purpose

The Printmaking Research Technician assists with the general operations of the Printmaking Studio; supports fall and spring instruction and student homework access to the Printmaking Studio following campus protocols; supports research in the studio; and has access to the facility to pursue individual research outside of work hours.

This is a 10 month position, Augustt through May. No work June / July.

Summary of Essential Functions

Assist with the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the Printmaking Studio, ensuring that all equipment operates effectively and safely, and supplies are stocked and available. Assist with supervising student homework access to the Printmaking Studio. Serve as an educational resource, and support Undergraduate students regarding related processes of Printmaking. Provide assistance to the Printmaking Studio Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining Environmental Health and Safety compliance, conducting EHS training for MICA employees working in the Academic Services Fabrication Studios, maintaining required EHS documentation, enforcing EHS policies, modeling safe studio practices, and generally ensuring safety
• Provide technical support to students in the Printmaking Studio
• Assist with monitoring and maintaining equipment in the Printmaking Studio
• Enforce studio policies and demonstrate the safe and appropriate use of equipment, tools, materials, techniques, and processes in the Printmaking Studio
• Provide assistance and guidance to any Printmaking Studio student workers (student technicians and/or work-study)
• Contribute to tutorials for processes and techniques used in the Printmaking Studio
• Help maintain supplies for the Printmaking Studio by communicating with the Studio Manager
• Share research to enhance the Printmaking Studio and classes held therein.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Practical working experience with Printmaking processes and techniques for digital and mechanical tools and equipment. Good mechanical sensibility Ability to assess and trouble-shoot digital and mechanical tools and equipment Strong organizational skills Ability to collaborate with students and faculty Good communication skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor, Fine Art, or a four-year degree with experience working in a Printmaking shop.
• Demonstrated experience operating printing presses and related traditional printmaking processes.
• Required to lift, pull and carry, up to 45 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working with the Adobe suite
• Demonstrated experience working with, troubleshooting, and basic maintenance of printing presses.
• Demonstrated experience working as a technician in a printmaking shop, preferably in an academic environment
• Experience working with the following:
  • Diverse printmaking techniques including; screen printing, letterpress, intaglio, lithography, and relief printing
  • Skills in Risograph operation
  • Skills in paper making
  • Skills in digital image making

Reporting to this position: No direct reports

Salary Range: $20.22 - $24.73 per hour

Conditions of Employment: Satisfactory background check results Required to work evenings and weekends

Physical demands and work environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment: While performing the duties of the job, the noise level in the work environment is usually minimal. but ear protection may be required at times.

Required training

Handbook orientation, Anti-Harassment, Hazard Communication, Emergency Plans & Fire Prevention

Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise). Furthermore, the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence. This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment.

Acknowledged nationally as a premier leader in art and design education, MICA is deliberately cultivating a new generation of artist – one that is capable of seamlessly integrating innovation, entrepreneurship and creative citizenship with contemporary approaches to art, design and media. MICA is redefining the role of the artists and designers as creative, solutions-oriented makers and thinkers who will drive social, cultural, and economic advancement for our future. As the oldest continuously degree-granting college of art and design in the nation, MICA is located in Baltimore, deeply connected to the community. It is a leading contributor to the creative economy regionally and a top producer of nationally and internationally recognized professional artists and designers.