Student Lab Assistant [Art] I _On-Campus FWS

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Student Lab Assistant [Art] I on-campus work-study role supports the FABLAB at Columbian College of Arts and Sciences. The student will perform basic lab duties, help maintain supplies and assist with projects in the lab in a safe educational setting.

Preferred familiarity with Adobe Suite and fabrication tools; experience with 3D printers or related equipment is a plus. Hours cover standard business hours with some after-hours and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• This is an entry level position; little to no experience required, all training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic laboratory duties and maintain supplies/inventory.
• Assist in specific projects in the FABLAB.
• Clean equipment and monitor lab usage.
• Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to departmental needs.

Skills

Adobe Suite

3D printing

Fabrication hardware

Heat press

Tools

Adobe Suite familiarity

MakerBot slicer

Fusion 360

Rhino

Job description

Student Lab Assistant [Art] I _On-Campus FWS

Level of Support Student Support I

Position Type On-Campus FWS

Number of Openings 10

Work Hours During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm), After Standard Business Hours (M-F after 5pm), Weekends (Saturday-Sunday)

Wage Per Hour 18.40

Division/School Columbian College of Arts and Sciences

Department Name 627204 CORCORAN SCH-CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION

The FABLAB serves as the digital fabrication studio for a range of art classes. We also host drop-in students wishing to gain hands on access to this equipment which we ensure happens in a safe educational setting. The FABLAB is located on the basement level of the Corcoran Flagg Building (B148).

Or

The Print Service Bureau is where students of the Corcoran can upload large artwork to be printed at high quality. This service is located in the Corcoran School of Art and Design, Flagg building, basement level – B137.

Position Specific Summary

The student will perform basic laboratory duties and maintain supplies and stocks/inventory. Tasks may include: assisting in specific projects being completed in the lab, cleaning equipment, assisting and monitoring lab usage. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.

Standard Position Description

The student will perform basic laboratory duties and maintain supplies and stocks/inventory. Tasks may include: assisting in specific projects being completed in the lab, cleaning equipment, assisting and monitoring lab usage. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.

Professional Outcomes

Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Professionalism, Inclusion, Technology and Data, Career Development

Required Qualifications

This is an entry level position, little to no experience required, all training will be provided (Students working in an instructional capacity should be very familiar with the subject area in which they are working).

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Adobe Suite(Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop) and other fabrication software(Makerbot slicer, Fusion 360, and Rhino). Familiarity with fabrication hardware such as 3D printers is a plus. Will also be exposed to a heat press and embroidery machine. Knowledge of Epson printers.

Job Open Date

07/22/2026

Job Close Date

03/01/2027

Work Type Designation

In-Person

EEO Statement

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action ( EEO /AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassment–free, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices. For more information on this policy and its purpose, please read the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.

The student employee will: In this position, the student will not perform any functions and/or have access to any financially, safety, or security sensitive items listed above. - Background check not required.