Lab Tech Assistant III

Chapman University Careers•Irvine, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

A Lab Assistant will assist the Art Studio Manager and Art Faculty in the proper functioning of the Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Art Department Labs. The primary responsibility of the Lab Assistant is to follow and maintain the Art Studio Lab’s Policy and Procedure to ensure a safe workspace for all. The Art Department Labs include Sculpture, Drawing, Painting, Photo, Fiber, and Check-Out areas. The ideal candidate will complete daily tasks, assigned projects, and remain proactive towards our goals of creating an organized, safe and inclusive space for all Art Department attendees. This position requires a highly responsible, dependable, and detail-oriented student with the ability to handle one-on-one, as well as group settings with grace and respect. The Lab Assistant should be well-organized, work well independently, and provide exceptional support to the Art Studio Manager, Art Department Faculty, students, and guests.

Requirements

Professional, dependable, organized, and able to multi-task and collaborate.
Proven accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills to consistently meet deadlines and Daily Procedures.
On time and dependable for scheduled shifts.
Adhere to the Policy and Procedure for absences if necessary.
Available during Fridays, evenings and weekends.
Comfortable leading by example and enforcing Policy, Procedure, and Lab Safety during shifts.
Demonstrates a sense of urgency.
Ability to work independently from an assigned list of duties.
Ability to organize workshop requests through a Calendly calendar.
Comfortable working independently with woodworking equipment such as the table saw, miter saw, and pneumatic staplers.
Has completed ART122: Objects in Space or equivalent experience.
Ability to take initiative on projects and various tasks throughout the department.
Ability to work well and quickly under pressure, both individually and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Schedules and performs Stretcher Bar Workshops for interested students through Calendly.
Organizes the end of semester clean out and ensures all tasks are completed.
Completes monthly consumable inventory of the Drawing, Painting and Sculpture Labs.
Completes monthly safety inspections of the Drawing, Painting, and Sculpture labs.
Completes Opening and Closing Checklists for each assigned Lab every shift.
Provides support to Art Department faculty and students including but not limited to proper tool usage, tool selection, and adherence to Policy and Procedure during each shift.
Leads by example in every scenario.
Attends all Lab Tech Assistant Group Trainings.
Assists Art Studio Lab Manager with assigned Department Workshops.
Assists with the scheduling of Shared Spaces as a contingency, including proper installation and deinstallation practices.
Trains other Lab Techs on Shared Spaces policy and procedure.
Assist with Equipment Return and Check-Out as a contingency.
Ensure that all equipment is accounted for and functioning properly at time of check out.
Communicates with Art Studio Manager if any concerns arise.
Other duties as assigned.