Sinclair Community College Dayton , OH 45401
Posted 1 week ago
Job Title Laboratory Technician
Design Location Main Campus
Dayton, OH Job Number 04976 Department Design Job Category Support Job Type Full-Time Status Regular Job Open Date 09/03/2024 Resume Review Date 09/17/2024 Closing Date 09/30/2024 Open Until Filled No Position Summary
This position exists primarily to provide instructional and technical support for the Design Department's faculty, staff, and students. It includes, but is not limited to, providing first-level technical support for the department's computers, peripheral devices, print lab hardware/machines, and software; installing and configuring software; administering the departmental server and its processes; and supporting the general instructional process including providing training and documentation on the use of the department's technologies. This position also maintains the Print Production lab including computers, machines/equipment, hardware, software; obtains 3rd-party repairs as needed; and training and supervision of student print lab assistants. Additional responsibilities include inventory control and purchasing supplies/consumables; managing statistical data and reports; maintaining safety data, general recordkeeping, and supervising student lab monitors during the summer term and/or monitoring the Open Labs when no student lab monitor is available. The position is critical to the success of an increasingly complex and highly technical department.
Why work for Sinclair College?
The following are some of the benefits that full-time support staff with Sinclair College receive:
Tuition waiver for employee and dependents for all Sinclair courses and programs
Support for continued professional development, including tuition reimbursement for other universities and colleges
OPERS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
3+ weeks of personal and vacation leave, 3+ weeks of sick leave annually
14 days of annually observed company holidays
Expansive and competitive insurance programs, including an HSA with annual employer contribution available
High quality programs and events for work-life balance
Principal Accountabilities
Classroom/Lab Support
Print Production Lab Support
Maintain Print Lab, its equipment/machines, and perform first-level repairs when possible.
Obtain external service/repairs when necessary.
Provide reports to the chairperson
Instructional Support
Provide faculty and staff with technical support and training on the operation and use of laboratory equipment.
Assist faculty with classroom presentations on the operation of lab hardware, software, or processes.
Server Administration
Purchasing, Inventory Control, Safety Communication, Statistical Data & Record-keeping
All Other Accountabilities
Maintain and update expert knowledge and skills in technology and issues in visual communications fields including an awareness of relevant emerging technologies and its potential impact on the department's instructional processes.
Work to keep departmental labs conducive to the instructional processes. Initiate work requests when necessary.
Research, advise, and initiate Capital Equipment purchases.
Provide reports to the chairperson on the activities above where appropriate and as requested.
Other duties as assigned.
SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
Requirements
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree required; Degree in IT preferred but related background or experience will be considered
Minimum of 1 year work experience required; laboratory experience preferred
Expert knowledge and practical skills on Macintosh Server Administration; Macintosh, and UNIX operating systems; and various software applications used in the department and visual communications field required; Expert troubleshooting skills on equipment, hardware, software, and operating systems preferred
Working knowledge and skill in the graphic arts and visual communications industries including Digital Prepress and current industry software applications for digital illustration, imaging and pagination required
Working knowledge and skill in the web-creation, animation and multimedia development, 3D Modeling/Printing, and relevant software applications required
Outstanding creative problem-solving and organizational skills, project management, recordkeeping, and communication skills are required
Strong personal initiative, basic supervisory skills and the ability to handle significant job stress are also important
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Do you meet the education requirements for the position as listed in the job posting?
Yes
No
Do you meet the work experience requirements of this position as described?
Yes
No
Do you have experience with Mac operating systems?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Other
Bachelors Transcript
Sinclair Community College