Lab Associate, Printmaking, College of Design, Architecture, Art, & Planning

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About the Department

The College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a Lab Associate in the Printmaking Lab, this is a full-time hourly position. The printmaking lab is a 4500 square foot facility with space and access for screen printing, relief, intaglio and lithography processes. Students learn how to safely use its specialized equipment and navigate within the ecosystem of the facility and its collaborative learning environment. Our goal is to continue to expand the use of this facility so that in addition to a classroom, the space will serve as a research and teaching laboratory for students and faculty from across the university. For more information, please visit www.uc.edu and www.daap.uc.edu.

The position of Lab Associate will be the key support role for the printmaking lab as a core research facility. In addition to duties listed below, the Lab Associate will facilitate workshops, tutorials, and facility orientations including health and safety training for students and faculty from other schools within DAAP and the UC community. Evening and weekend hours will be required.

• Supervise activities, oversee and instruct students and faculty on proper use of tools and equipment used for projects.
• Design & implement system to maintain records, such as required trainings needed by both faculty and students for specific processes within the printmaking facility.
• Design & implement a facility schedule to accommodate access to students currently enrolled in classes in addition to open hours for all other students and faculty that have received training and authorization to use the space.
• Organize and maintain a professional shop environment. This includes but is not limited to inventory, maintenance, and consulting/collaborating with faculty and staff regarding purchase records and budget.
• Maintain and troubleshoot all shop equipment; regularly analyze condition of equipment and coordinate maintenance and repair.
• Maintain and organize repairs records and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) that are accessible to faculty, staff, and students; coordinate with UC Environmental Health & Safety to properly dispose of chemistry and solvents.
• Instruct students and faculty in safe use of equipment, tools, chemistry and solvents for the following print media processes: screenprint, lithography, etching, monoprint, relief, and digital processes.
• Demonstrate routine laboratory, shop, or studio procedures to students; Supervise students and/or employees working in the print shop; Give technical advice relative to equipment.
• Clean and/or supervise cleaning and ensure the shop is in order; Supervise student work study employees and users in proper lab clean up.
• Coordinate software updates for digital workstations.
• Consult with faculty members on specifications for new or specialized equipment or materials; Assist in the design, development, construction or assembly of new equipment.

• Associate's Degree.
• Three (3) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

One (1) year of experience in an area of technical specialty.

Application Process: Interested and qualified candidates must complete our online application and include the additional documents below to be considered for the position:

• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter- should not exceed one page and should detail your interest and qualified experience, skills, or education required for this position
• 20 images of personal work that demonstrates proficiency and/or expertise in print media specifically screenprint, or screenprint in combination with other media; identified with title, medium, date, and dimensions

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range of $20 to $22/hr dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html .

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] . 

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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