Lab Technician- Ceramics, PT

Lab Technician- Ceramics, PT

SUMMARY

The Ceramics Lab Technician position at CCAD is a part-time position that provides operational support within the Ceramics lab facility of the college. The technician coordinates their work under the supervision of the Lab & Studio Manager, works with the Ceramics Department faculty, and is responsible for the direction of several student workers who assist the technician with the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the ceramic lab facility and classroom.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to the following):

• Order, organize and stock supplies for the studio
• Maintain inventory on consumables and repair parts
• Create and manage a kiln firing schedule
• Oversee electric and gas kiln firings/repairs, and repair area equipment
• Oversee scheduled cleaning and organization of the studio
• Train students working in the lab facility on various studio tasks and routines
• Collaborate and assist Faculty Chairs with projects as needed
• Perform administrative duties as needed
• Act as an on-call contact if needed for emergency lab situations
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• F.A. in Ceramics preferred, or equivalent experience
• Electric and gas kiln firing experience
• Experience in mixing glazes and clay bodies

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of the ceramic arts, and throwing on a potter's wheel. They should have familiarity with standard equipment such as slab rollers,extruders, etc. typically found in the ceramics classroom. The candidate must have basic computer skills such as word processing, as well as the ability to multitask readily. Interpersonal skills are also expected as the candidate will be reporting to their supervisor and directing student employees on a regular basis.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud, depending on lab operations. Hearing protection may be advisable at times.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.

COMPENSATION: This position is part-time, non-exempt. Compensation is commensurate on experience and qualifications. 403B retirement eligibility, campus parking, and free admission to the Columbus Museum of Art.

HOW TO APPLY: Visit www.ccad.applicantpro.com/jobs/ to submit your application. When asked to upload application materials, please submit a resume/CV and a cover letter. If you are applying from any website other than CCAD or Indeed, you will receive a follow up email 3 hours after your initial submission directing you to follow the link and complete your application. You must complete this two-step process, or your application will be considered INCOMPLETE.

About CCAD:

Columbus College of Art & Design teaches a diverse undergraduate and graduate student body in the midst of a thriving creative community in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1879, CCAD is one of the oldest private, accredited, and nonprofit art and design colleges in the United States. CCAD offers 11 BFA programs in a variety of visual art and design disciplines, a Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts, and a Master of Professional Studies in Retail Design that produce graduates equipped to shape culture and commerce at the highest level. At the core of CCAD is The CCAD Way, one of Creative Collaboration, Intentional Inclusivity, and Proven Potential. Our Core Values of Respect, Positivity, Inspiration, and Accountability unite us. CCAD's Presidential Commission on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion works to help CCAD grow with intention into a more inclusive and equitable institution. Learn more at ccad.edu.

About Columbus:

As the 14th largest city in the country and the largest and fastest-growing city in Ohio, Columbus is collaborative, open, and dynamic. Between incredible arts and entertainment, exciting collegiate and professional sports, and a spectacular downtown riverfront of sprawling greenspace, Columbus has something for everyone. Here, you'll find all the culture and amenities you'd expect in a major city, with the friendly and approachable attitude of the Midwest. Franklin County, where Columbus is located, is the epicenter of the state's political, economic, and social presence and is home to 1.3 million residents with a median age of 34. Columbus is a top city for equality and was the recipient of a perfect score from the Human Rights Campaign in 2020. And central Ohio is serious about higher education: the Columbus region is home to 52 college and university campuses, with 22,000 annual college graduates. Because CCAD is closely tied to the city's numerous art and design spaces and ever-expanding districts, you'll have plenty of places to experience creativity and showcase your own.

EEO Statement:

As an educational and cultural institution, a culture of equity and inclusion is not an add-on at CCAD, rather it is central to how we define creative excellence and the health of our institution. CCAD believes that a culturally diverse campus is integral to academic excellence, and our student, faculty, staff, and trustee bodies should reflect the diverse world in which we live, with attention to race, ethnicity, religious creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and ability. At CCAD, we are determined to foster an environment of inclusion and equity. CCAD is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity.

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