Indian River State College

Lab Assistant provides support to LASER-TEC (Center for Laser and Fiber Optics Education) by assembling photonics educational kits and shipping them to colleges nationwide.. This position is designed to offer hands-on experience to students interested in gaining practical knowledge within their photonics and electronics field of study.. Current enrollment or completed an Associate of Science Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology;. Basic understanding of electronics, optics, and photonics concepts;. Basic understanding of electronics and photonics laboratory equipment;

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Job Description JOB SUMMARY: Lab Assistant provides support to LASER-TEC (Center for Laser and Fiber Optics Education) by assembling photonics educational kits and shipping them to colleges nationwide. This position is designed to offer hands-on experience to students interested in gaining practical knowledge within their photonics and electronics field of study. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: <ul><li>Assemble and package photonics experiment kits, 25%</li><li>Assist in identifying and setting up equipment and materials for experiments included in the kits, 20%</li><li>Ensure all necessary supplies are available and properly inventoried and organized, 10%</li><li>Keep track of experiment kit supplies and request replenishments when necessary, 10 %</li><li>Assist in purchasing processes for components and systems, 10%</li><li>Facilitate communication with colleges receiving kits and shipment delivery, 10%</li><li>Clean and maintain equipment, ensuring they are in good working condition, 10%</li><li>Completing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned, 5% </li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: <ul><li>Current enrollment or completed an Associate of Science Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology;</li><li>Basic understanding of electronics, optics, and photonics concepts; </li><li>Basic understanding of electronics and photonics laboratory equipment;</li><li>Strong organizational and time-management skills;</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment;</li><li>Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean and orderly workspace </li></ul>PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires an ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty- five (25) pounds. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as copiers, fax machines, calculators, telephones, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position. This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice. Classification Staff Supervisory No FLSA Exempt No Employment Type Temporary (Fixed Term) Compensation and Application Deadline Pay range starts at $15.00/hour. All salary calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on the candidate's education and experience | Grant Funded | Open until filled

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