Professional Lab Assistant (Hourly)

About the role

With no direct supervision, provides very complex specialized services and support to department, office, or program.

Description of Duties and Tasks

• Provide support services during non class/open lab times for Fashion Design courses and programs, including Instruction, lab setup and lab safety for the Fashion Design department.
• Communicates with instructors to monitor students attendance and participation during lab time.
• Serve as communications liaison for Fashion Design courses and programs. Provide information regarding courses and program offerings.
• Assist students attending lab as needed to support student progress and comprehension of course work.
• Maintain lab cleanliness and ensure all students are following the Code of Conduct specific to Fashion Design
• Ensure all equipments is in running condition and is turned off at end of lab sessions
• Secures all students work in appropriate cabinets and spaces
• Safely secures classroom at end of lab time

Knowledge

• Course work in all areas of Fashion Design, with specific attention to construction of garments and pattern work

Skills

• Maintaining an established work schedule.
• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy.
• Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
• Occasional lifting of objects up to 30 pounds.

Safety

• Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Pay

$30.40/hour Up to 19 hours per week