Research Technician, 2D Prototyping

Maryland Institute College of Art•Baltimore, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The 2D Prototyping Studio Research Technician assists with the general operations of the 2D Prototyping Studio. This role supports Fall and Spring instruction and student homework access to the 2D Prototyping Studio following campus protocols. The technician also supports research in the studio and has access to the facility to pursue individual research outside of work hours.

Requirements

Bachelor, Fine Art or a four-year degree with experience working in a 2D Prototyping or Risograph shop.
Demonstrated experience operating Risograph and other print/copy machines, laser cutters, bookmaking and binding equipment, and software for 2D Prototyping processes.
Required to lift, pull and carry, up to 45 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience working with the Adobe suite.
Demonstrated experience working with, troubleshooting, and basic maintenance of Risograph machines.
Demonstrated experience working as a technician in a 2D or print shop, preferably in an academic environment.
Experience working with the following: Skills running a Risograph Duplicator.
Experience with button press, cutting tools including hobby and utility knives, and paper cutters.
Skills in printmaking.
Skills in illustration.
Skills in graphic design.

Responsibilities

Assist with the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the 2D Prototyping Studio, ensuring that all equipment operates effectively and safely, and supplies are stocked and available.
Assist with supervising student homework access to the 2D Prototyping Studio.
Serve as an educational resource and support Undergraduate and Graduate students regarding related processes of the 2D Prototyping Studio.
Provide assistance to the Printmaking Studio Manager.
Assist with maintaining Environmental Health and Safety compliance, conducting EHS training for MICA employees working in the Academic Services Fabrication Studios, maintaining required EHS documentation, enforcing EHS policies, modeling safe studio practices, and generally ensuring safety.
Provide technical support to students in the 2D Prototyping Studio.
Assist with monitoring and maintaining equipment in the 2D Prototyping Studio.
Enforce studio policies and demonstrate the safe and appropriate use of equipment, tools, materials, techniques, and processes in the 2D Prototyping Studio.
Provide assistance and guidance to any 2D Prototyping Studio student workers (student technicians and/or work-study).
Contribute to tutorials for processes and techniques used in the 2D Prototyping Studio.
Help maintain supplies for the 2D Prototyping Studio by communicating with the Studio Manager and department Program Coordinators.
Share research to enhance the 2D Prototyping Studio and classes held therein.
Perform other related duties as assigned.