Lab Technician

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📍 Boston, MA, USPart time💰 USD 27–33
Part timeWentworth Institute of Technology

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Job Description

The School of Architecture and Design is seeking applicants for a part-time Lab Technician (up to 25 hours per week).

The Lab Technician is responsible for ensuring the safe operation of the School of Architecture and Design’s labs by providing faculty and students with fabrication training and continued support, as well as maintaining equipment and lab spaces. The role also contributes to special projects, studio setup, and events that advance the School’s mission. The Lab Technician is part of a collaborative team of technical staff and reports directly to the Director of Labs.

Essential Functions:

1. (40%)
Oversee use of the School of Architecture and Design’s labs to maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment. Provide continued support for students and faculty working on design prototyping and applied research. Intervene when unsafe practices are observed and report incidents as required.

2. (20%)
Provide students, staff, and faculty with instruction on equipment and fabrication methods.

3. (30%)
Maintain lab equipment, including calibration, preventative maintenance, and repairs. Ensure organization, cleanliness, and general upkeep of lab spaces.

4. (10%)
Assist with School of Architecture and Design special projects, including lab development initiatives, studio setup, and preparation for events such as open houses, exhibitions, and end-of-semester reviews.

Minimum Qualifications:

General

  • Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team.

  • Demonstrated commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment.

Technical

Practical experience with:

  • physical model-making and rapid prototyping using both digital and traditional fabrication tools and methods.

  • foundational woodworking.

  • additive manufacturing technologies [e.g. FDM, SLA, and LDM] and associated equipment operation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Technical

Practical experience with:

  • CAD/CAM workflows and CNC equipment operation.

  • maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of CNC equipment.

  • maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of additive manufacturing equipment.

  • studio photography.

  • operating and programming industrial robots.

  • XR (extended reality) technologies as they relate to design development and visualization.

  • physical computing.

Position Details:

The job grade for this position is Grade 4 (N).

The expected hourly rate for this position is between $27.18- $32.82 which reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role.

At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H-1B visas.

Compensation and Benefits

Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair, transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices. We believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges supports equity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for all employees.

Please visit here to see the comprehensive benefits package offered to support the best experience for our employees. https://wit.edu/careers/work-wentworth

Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth

Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth.

To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/inclusive-excellence.

All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu.

E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)

Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Lab Technician role at wit?
The listed salary for this Lab Technician position at wit is USD 27–33. This is an Part time role.
Where is the Lab Technician position at wit located?
This Lab Technician role at wit is based in Boston, MA, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Lab Technician role at wit full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Part time position. It is posted as a Lab Technician role in the Wentworth Institute of Technology department at wit.
Which team or department does the Lab Technician at wit belong to?
This Lab Technician position is part of the Wentworth Institute of Technology department at wit. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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Lab Technician
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