Lab Assistant

Berklee College of Music • Boston, MA

1d • $17 - $17

About The Position

Under the direction of Lab Operations Managers and Lab Operations Support Consultants, Lab Assistants work in lab-classrooms, answer the Lab Operations Hotline (faculty support) phone, or perform other duties as assigned. The role supports lab operations, students, and faculty, including maintaining lab stations and providing first-level technical assistance with music technology software and equipment.

Berklee Student Employment applicants must be current students at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee, enrolled at least half-time in a degree-, diploma-, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. During summer, students may remain employed without enrollment if they are pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester; this exception does not apply in fall or spring. Applicants must have a valid U.S. Social Security Number, maintain valid visa status if applicable, have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA (with an exception for students in their first semester), be in good disciplinary standing, and be located in the U.S. Federal Work Study students may apply.

Requirements

• Be a current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee and meet the stated Berklee Student Employment enrollment and eligibility requirements.
• Have knowledge of Lab Operations locations, procedures, and policies.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow procedures, enforce lab rules, and complete tasks independently.
• Complete the first-level technology course in the applicant's major or have equivalent knowledge.
• Know two or more of these DAW applications: Pro Tools, Logic, Ableton Live, or Cubase.
• Be willing to learn new music hardware and software while at work.
• Understand basic signal flow, MIDI, and audio recording.
• Have good interpersonal skills when working with a diverse community.
• Demonstrate reliability, flexibility, and accuracy.
• Be fluent in English and able to follow verbal instructions and multi-step written instructions.
• Be able to communicate technical information to students with varying experience levels and from around the world.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of, or current study in, intermediate-level DAW skills.
• A few semesters remaining before graduation.
• Working knowledge of modular synthesis, particularly in the mod synth lab.
• Familiarity with VR technology, particularly as it relates to music composition.
• Completion of a course in the DJ (Turntable) Lab.
• Completion of a course in the Soldering Lab.

Responsibilities

• Test, clear, reset, inventory, and tidy lab stations.
• Answer the faculty hotline phone and note classroom issues for lab staff to resolve.
• Check student eligibility for lab use and record lab and equipment use in the database.
• Ensure compliance with lab and recording booth policies.
• Provide first-level technical support to students learning music technology software and equipment.
• Remain in contact with Lab Operations staff throughout the shift.
• Communicate equipment and software issues and support questions to staff.
• As needed between semesters, assist staff with removing old equipment or desks.
• Report problems, loss, or damage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed