Laboratory Assistant (Tinkering Studio)
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
Practical and hands-on skills preferred over theoretical knowledge
Key responsibility areas:
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.