Part-Time Museum Studies Lab Technologist

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Department
Design Studies (Sherryl Fraser)
Position Type
Part-Time Support
Salary Range
$35.74-$41.42-Hourly
Scheduled Weekly Hours
24
Anticipated Start Date
June 19, 2023
Length Of Contract
n/a
Posting Information
Employees who are part-time internal candidates, as defined by the Part-Time Support Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration.
Posting Closing Date
June 13, 2023
Please note: jobs are posted until 12:01 am on the job closing date.

• Please note that applicants must submit their application by the evening before the closing date mentioned above. The posting closes at 12:01am on the morning of the closing date***

The Laboratory Technologist provides technical expertise and performs a variety of tasks necessary to support the faculty and students in the
Applied Museum Studies program, under the direction of the Chair,
Design Studies. Duties will include the responsibility for clinic and setup/modification and equipment rollover, conducting skills
demonstrations, providing individualized assistance to students,
assisting in administration of tests, skills assessments and evaluations, and ensuring sufficient materials inventories are available for student
assignments.
Duties And Responsibilities
Provides in-lab and technical support to faculty members and students in the Applied Museum Studies program

• Demonstrates and enforces safe working habits
• Orients new and part-time faculty to laboratory procedures; procures and makes available the requested equipment and resources for courses and day-to-day functions
• Demonstrates and reinforces lab techniques taught by faculty
• Provide one-on-one assistance to students who need extra time and assistance
• Supervises open labs for students
• Woodworking and small-scale plastic/metal work – supervise various power tools (industrial saws, drills, routers, oxy/acetylene brazing) for cutting, joining, shaping, finishing etc.

Provides set up and tear down of labs

• Assists with set up of materials for delivery of midterm and final practical assessments in consultation with faculty
• Assists in the tear down of lab stations and general clean up following labs
• Selects, prepares, and assembles the proper apparatus, materials and specimens/samples for all lab sessions in consultation with faculty

Maintains equipment and supply of materials for labs

• Maintains, repairs, and provides technical advice and record of purchase/ordering of all equipment in consultation with faculty and Chair
• Maintains and orders disposable inventory for all labs in consultation with faculty and Chair
• Makes recommendations in consultation with faculty for new equipment and materials based on research of current industry trends
• Organizes and stores all chemical substances, fluids, and compressed gases according to safety instructions
• Performs annual inventory of equipment and supplies according to established College procedures
• Assembles products using ministry shop/lab requirements, mechanical drawings, and written instructions
• Properly sets up, calibrates, maintains, operates and shuts down general purpose and specialized tools, instruments and equipment used in the program in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications
• Provides oversight of equipment and adherence to recommended maintenance schedules

Skills And Knowledge

• Mount making using acrylics and using soldered metals
• Sign Vinyl cutting and installation; graphic arts mounting/laminating; matting/framing techniques
• Knowledge and skills of basic photography/DSLR camera operation and lighting setup
• Crate Construction and Art Packing
• Water and Solvent based finishing; Care and use of airbrush equipment.
• Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat) and Trimble Sketchup (3D modelling)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the cultural/movable Heritage sector, preferably in a lab environment related to the position;
• Three (3) year diploma in Museum Studies, Conservation, Exhibit Preparation or equivalent;
• Experience with metalwork, plastic work, woodwork, large format graphics fabrication, making crates;
• Experience working with SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and the MS Office Suite is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff and learners;
• Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders; Experience working with learners in a classroom/lab setting is an asset;

Anticipated Weekly Schedule
In accordance with lab schedule for the term

• This position has an annual seasonal layoff from May 1st to August 18th (inclusive)
• Vacancy is for P18179
• This position is paid at Payband I (Full-time Comparator)

This position is subject to the terms of the Part-time Support Staff Collective Agreement: https://www.algonquincollege.com/hr/files/2019/06/2019-21-PT-Supp-Staff-CA_FINAL_EN.pdf
Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department at [email protected]. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.