Lab Assistant II, Art Studios (FT), CFRN10724ART

Lab Assistant II, Art Studios (FT), CFRN10724ART Glen Ellyn, IL Job Details Full-time From $21.70 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Laboratory safety Maintaining an organized workspace Laboratory equipment maintenance Equipment repair Faculty collaboration Hazmat Mid-level Technical support Equipment maintenance Clean workspace maintenance Training Equipment inventory management Associate's degree Occupational safety program implementation Facilities maintenance Full Job Description Lab Assistant II, Art Studios (FT), CFRN10724ART Lab Assistant II, Art Studios (FT), CFRN10724ART The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions. College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform a variety of technical and specialized duties in the preparation, operation, and maintenance of the art studios. Operate and repair equipment and maintain and monitor the ceramics, printmaking, drawing, and painting studios, including inventory and ordering of supplies and equipment. Oversee health and safety of the art studios. Prepare studios for instruction, and provide specialized technical support to the full-time and part-time art faculty, and students. Confer with art faculty and administrators regarding laboratory requirements. Maintain, repair, and monitor the use of equipment and materials in the ceramics, printmaking, drawing, and painting studios. Maintain and update safety procedures in art studios. Maintain secure, healthy, and safe environment in the art studios. Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in the art studios. Maintain cleanliness and organization of art studios. Responsible for inventory and ordering of materials for art studios, including local pick-up, as needed. Organize and distribute tools and materials in art studios. Work with the Facilities, Health and Safety, and Engineering departments to solve problems in the art studios. Coordinate and monitor open studio times. Train and supervise student workers. Attend regular meetings (virtual or in-person) with art chairs, lab assistants, and staff. Mix and maintain glazes in the ceramics studio. Repair and maintain kilns in the ceramics studio. Supervise and assist students with equipment during studio classes. Coordinate equipment replacement and disposal as needed. Other specialized lab duties depending on expertise.

Qualifications:

Education Associate's degree in Art or a related area required. Bachelor's Degree in Art or a related area preferred. Experience One to two (1-2) years of related experience in an art studio environment with demonstrated knowledge and ability in ceramics, glazes, and kilns required. Additional experience in printmaking and 2D studios preferred. One (1) year of direct experience in all areas above preferred.

Working Conditions:

Includes lifting of heavy objects, 50-75 lbs, ladder climbing, and working with hazardous materials and equipment. This is a physically demanding job. This position requires a background check and drug screen.

Hiring Range:

Starting pay begins at $21.70/hr. based on experience. Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience. College of DuPage also offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision effective the first day of employment, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. The College of DuPage is committed to recruiting and retaining high performing talent to our institution, continuing our tradition of excellence. We encourage all people across the broad spectrum of those communities we serve to explore and apply for positions at COD for which they believe they are qualified. College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans' status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law. To apply, visit https://cod.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/2986?c=cod jeid-8494048fc08d5e42a65b0f0875cce55e