Lab Technician

About the role

The School of Architecture and Design is seeking applicants for a part-time Lab Technician (up to 25 hours per week).

The Lab Technician is responsible for ensuring the safe operation of the School of Architecture and Design's labs by providing faculty and students with fabrication training and continued support, as well as maintaining equipment and lab spaces. The role also contributes to special projects, studio setup, and events that advance the School's mission. The Lab Technician is part of a collaborative team of technical staff and reports directly to the Director of Labs.

Essential Functions

• (40%)

Additional information

Oversee use of the School of Architecture and Design's labs to maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment. Provide continued support for students and faculty working on design prototyping and applied research. Intervene when unsafe practices are observed and report incidents as required.

• (20%)

Provide students, staff, and faculty with instruction on equipment and fabrication methods.

• (30%)

Maintain lab equipment, including calibration, preventative maintenance, and repairs. Ensure organization, cleanliness, and general upkeep of lab spaces.

• (10%)

Assist with School of Architecture and Design special projects, including lab development initiatives, studio setup, and preparation for events such as open houses, exhibitions, and end-of-semester reviews.

Minimum Qualifications

General

• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment.

Technical

Practical experience with

• physical model-making and rapid prototyping using both digital and traditional fabrication tools and methods.
• foundational woodworking.
• additive manufacturing technologies [e.g. FDM, SLA, and LDM] and associated equipment operation.

Preferred Qualifications

Technical

Practical experience with

• CAD/CAM workflows and CNC equipment operation.
• maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of CNC equipment.
• maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of additive manufacturing equipment.
• studio photography.
• operating and programming industrial robots.
• XR (extended reality) technologies as they relate to design development and visualization.
• physical computing.

Position Details

The job grade for this position is Grade 4 (N).

The expected hourly rate for this position is between $27.18- $32.82 which reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role.

At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H-1B visas.

Compensation and Benefits

• Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair, transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices. We believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges supports equity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for all employees.
• Please visit here to see the comprehensive benefits package offered to support the best experience for our employees.

Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth

Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth.

All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at.