Lab Assistant
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Job no: 514063
Position type: Interim
Location: New York
Categories: Onsite
Posting Summary:
Our Transformative Learning Technologies Lab (TLTLab) is seeking a lab assistant for an educational makerspace and research lab for the remainder of the spring 2026 term. A successful lab assistant has strong hands-on skills, experience using digital fabrication/ prototyping tools, as well as a passion for helping develop these skills in others. This role is part-time in nature and requires on-site assistance from 12:20pm - 2:40pm.
Job Summary/Basic Function:
- Develop and teach lab modules and workshops on digital fabrication tools and programming
- Actively work with and provide assistance to students in the lab during scheduled office hours and one-on-one appointments
- Work with the teaching team to provide feedback on assignments, projects, and papers in a timely fashion
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience with physical set up for course sections in the lab (which will occur between the hours of 12:20pm - 2:40pm)
- Expertise in tools such as 3D printing, 3D CAD, Laser cutting, Vector design, and Microcontrollers
- Experience in teaching lab modules for above-mentioned tools
Salary Range:
$25/hour
Work Modality:
Onsite
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