Laboratory Technician, Digital Media, Film​/Television & Photography, Short-Term ; Temporary

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Dean of Arts & Humanities, monitor and maintain classroom/instructional labs, storage rooms, and checkout. Assist students in the operation of industry-standard equipment and software.

• 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. (E)
• Issue materials and equipment to students for use in laboratory assignments; receive and process equipment, lockers and materials loaned; maintain records. (E)
• Prepare and mix developers, toners, and fixers and related photographic chemicals according to established safety practices and procedures. (E)
• Store equipment and supplies; maintain storerooms and working areas in an orderly and clean condition. (E)
• Maintain inventory records of supplies and equipment; prepare requisitions; request bids from vendors; receive and process supplies and equipment utilizing a computerized record system. (E)
• Perform basic maintenance on photographic and computer equipment including minor repair and parts replacement. (E)
• Create and maintain a copyright‑free image library of student work including video clips, animations and still images for student assignments. (E)
• Develop and maintain a DM/FTV/Photography web presence that will showcase student work and announce opportunities and events. (E)
• Train and provide work direction to student assistants.
• Assist students with basic computer skills and related software. (E)
• Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to:
Two (2) years of college‑level coursework 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 a 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.

WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Not applicable – no permanent full‑time staff to supervise.

CONTACTS:
Instructors, student worker, students, vendors, other departmental personnel.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to set up chemistry lab experiments and operate lab equipment.
• Lifting and carrying heavy objects.
• Climbing a ladder.
• Pulling and pushing carts.
• Reaching to grasp and move supplies.

• Instructional photography lab environment.
• Exposure to fumes and potentially hazardous chemicals.

This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:

• Application
• Current resume
• Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications.
• Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s). Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application and must identify…