Instructional & Laboratory Support Specialist

Miami University Alumni Association • Hamilton, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional & Laboratory Support Specialist provides technical and instructional laboratory support for courses, laboratories, and student projects at the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce & Innovation Hub in Hamilton, Ohio. The role supports evening laboratory courses and student projects, including senior design/capstone and other course- and program-based projects. The position is temporary and fixed term, and is not benefit eligible.

Requirements

• Associate degree in engineering technology, manufacturing, mechatronics, electronics, or a related technical field, along with experience with manufacturing, engineering, laboratory, or technical equipment; alternatively, a bachelor's degree in one of these or a related technical field.
• A criminal background check is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with machining, robotics, automation, PLCs, electronics, additive manufacturing, fabrication, prototyping, or supporting hands-on student projects and instructional laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratories, equipment, tools, materials, and supplies for classes and student projects.
• Provide technical and hands-on support for laboratory courses, particularly evening classes.
• Support student projects under faculty direction, including fabrication, prototyping, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and equipment use.
• Assist faculty with laboratory setup, demonstrations, equipment operation, and technical troubleshooting.
• Support the safe and appropriate use of manufacturing, machining, robotics, automation, electronics, additive manufacturing, and other AM Hub equipment.
• Help maintain laboratory organization, equipment readiness, tools, materials, and supplies.
• Identify and report equipment, maintenance, safety, and supply needs to the appropriate faculty member, Laboratory Director, or supervisor.
• Perform other related instructional and laboratory support duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree