Laboratory Assistant
Scripps College•Claremont, CA
•$26 - $28•Onsite
About The Position
The Department of Natural Sciences of Pitzer and Scripps Colleges, Claremont, California, is looking for a part-time Teaching Laboratory Assistant to assist with the testing, editing, and proof-reading of student-facing materials on a quantum information experiment.
Requirements
- Working familiarity with optical components from Thorlabs required.
- Ability to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to interact professionally with a diverse clientele of faculty, staff, and other members of a college community.
- Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and other standard issue Windows software, and willingness and ability to learn others as necessary.
- Prior work experience in an optics laboratory setting required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with Thorlabs Quantum Optics Educational Kit (QOP1) preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency in LABVIEW preferred but not required.
- Bachelor’s degree in physics or closely related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to student-facing course materials: draft handouts, test instrument operating procedures, set up and maintain the teaching laboratory as needed.
- Active support for the College’s Principles of Community and Institutional Values in the performance of job duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
