Laboratory Assistant (Tinkering Studio) (Job Vacancy)

Job Description Laboratory Assistant (Tinkering Studio) The work experience should represent strengths in most areas listed: • Carpentry and Woodworking skills • Ability to use Power tools and Hand tools • Physical Prototyping and Model-making skills • Knowledge and experience of Rapid Prototyping • Ability to work with physical materials (wood, clay, paper, metal, etc) • Photography skills • Must be hands-on and willing to experiment with materials and tools • Machine Maintenance • Soft skills and good interpersonal communication Key Responsibility Areas Practical and hands-on skills preferred over theoretical knowledge A lab assistant is expected to undertake responsibilities in the following areas, with respect to the six labs (Rapid Prototyping (Fusion 360/ CAD/ CATIA/ SOLIDWORKS) Tinkering, Combination workshop, User Testing, XR and Photography) for 3 batches of students (Year 1 – Year 3) • Physical prototyping of student projects • Assisting faculty in projects or class • Lab and equipment demonstrations and tutorials for students • Skill transfer to students • Assistance in executing student projects in the Combination Lab (Workshop) • Assistance in executing student projects in the Rapid Prototyping lab • Assistance in executing student projects in the Tinkering Lab • Fine-tuning and calibration of rapid prototyping tools • Photo- and video- data management Eligibility Norms ITI or Diploma holders in any stream with a minimum 2 years’ experience as a lab technician or lab assistant.