Student Lab Technician - Plastics & Equipment

Shawnee-State-University; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Shawnee State University in Ohio is seeking a part-time student worker for the Plastics Engineering Technology program. The role supports lab operations, maintains equipment, and assists faculty during classes and demonstrations.

You will help with ABET documentation, safety compliance, and student projects, including hands-on demonstrations to industry groups and school tours. Freshman/sophomore status and SSU enrollment are required, with strong communication and teamwork expected.

Qualifications

• Sophomore status in Plastics Engineering Technology or CAD program.
• Registered full-time SSU student.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and follow instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Acquire, maintain, and operate infrastructures, facilities, and equipment.
• Provide an environment in which student outcomes can be attained.
• Maintain appearance/cleanliness of labs.
• Maintain technical documentation for ABET Accreditation (Reading & Writing).
• Assist in labs with faculty during scheduled classroom / lab times.
• Adhere to safety standards and work practices.
• Assist other students with equipment and student projects.
• Public speaking giving hands on presentations and demonstrations to industry & group tours.
• Attend off campus recruiting events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in industry-partner laboratory projects including injection molding trials and material property analysis.
• Heavy Lifting (50 pounds).
• Attained Sophomore status in the program.
• Registered full time in the Plastics Engineering Technology and or CAD Program.
• Technical Documentation (Reading and Writing).
• Industrial Lab Equipment (Injection Molding, Extrusion, 3D printing, Materials Testing, Machining, etc.).
• Industrial Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to direction and work with limited supervision.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Reliability

Teamwork

Independent work

Microsoft Office & social media

Education

Sophomore status in Plastics Engineering Technology or CAD program

Registered full-time SSU student

Tools

Injection Molding

3D Printing

Extrusion

Machining

Materials Testing

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shawnee State University in Ohio is seeking a part-time student worker for the Plastics Engineering Technology program. The role supports lab operations, maintains equipment, and assists faculty during classes and demonstrations.

You will help with ABET documentation, safety compliance, and student projects, including hands-on demonstrations to industry groups and school tours. Freshman/sophomore status and SSU enrollment are required, with strong communication and teamwork expected.