Inside Higher Ed ยท 4 weeks ago
Laboratory Technician, Digital Media, Film/Television & Photography, Short-Term Hourly (Temporary)
Lancaster, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the Dean of Arts & Humanities. The role involves monitoring and maintaining instructional labs, assisting students with equipment and software, and managing inventory and supplies.
Digital MediaEducationHigher EducationJournalismRecruiting
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist students with problems and questions related to the purpose and operation of a wide variety of equipment and software in labs and classrooms pertaining to course assignments
Issue materials and equipment to students for use in laboratory assignments; receive and process equipment, lockers and materials loaned; maintain records
Prepare and mix developers, toners, and fixers and related photographic chemicals according to established safety practices and procedures
Store equipment and supplies; maintain storerooms and working areas in an orderly and clean condition
Maintain inventory records of supplies and equipment; prepare requisitions; request bids from vendors; receive and process supplies and equipment utilizing a computerized record system
Perform basic maintenance on photographic and computer equipment including minor repair and parts replacement
Create and maintain a copyright free image library of student work including video clips, animations and still images for student assignments
Develop and maintain a DM/FTV/Photography web presence that will showcase student work and announce opportunities and events
Train and provide work direction to student assistants
Assist students with basic computer skills and related software
Perform related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Any combination equivalent to: Two (2) years of college-level course work in digital media, film & television, photography or a related field, and two years of related work experience
Digital video cameras, techniques for live event and studio shooting, and basic editing on computerized non-linear system
Basic principles of black and white and color photography
Zone System
Silver and non silver photographic processes
Commonly used camera and photographic laboratory equipment and routine maintenance
Darkroom film and paper processes and practices for black and white, and color chemicals and solutions used in a photographic laboratory
Health and safety practices and precautions applicable in a photographic laboratory
Electronic imaging systems
Efficient keyboarding and computer operation
Prepare and maintain an instructional laboratory
Provide instructional assistance to students and faculty in digital media, film & television and photography subject areas
Use and explain a wide variety of camera formats, accessories, lights, and related equipment
Use and explain equipment used in processing and printing of color and black and white materials
Process black and white and color film
Operate and maintain a variety of photographic equipment including cameras and laboratory apparatus
Prepare and maintain records
Work effectively and cooperatively with students and instructional staff
Train and provide work direction to others
Observe health and safety regulations
Operate a computer
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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