About this role
Job title: Lab Assistant- Engineering
About the Role Join our Engineering Lab team at the Drosdick Innovation Lab in Villanova College of Engineering! As a Lab Assistant, you’ll help operate our state-of-the-art makerspace where students, faculty, and staff explore, create, and innovate. This role offers hands-on opportunities with cutting-edge equipment and the chance to support workshops, events, and lab activities.
What You'll Do
- Perform regular maintenance and repairs on equipment, including 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, and other tools.
- Assist and participate in workshops, events, and training sessions held in the lab.
- Help students and faculty with their projects by providing technical support, guidance, and troubleshooting assistance.
- Clean and organize the lab space to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
- Collaborate with lab staff and faculty to develop new procedures, protocols, and resources for lab users.
- Maintain inventory of supplies and materials.
- Uphold lab policies and procedures, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Other duties as assigned to support the operations and mission of the Drosdick Innovation Lab.
What We're Looking For
- Currently enrolled as a student in the Villanova College of Engineering.
- Experience with at least one of electronics, 3D printing, CAD, or woodworking.
- Ability to commit to working 10-15 hours per week, but up to 20 hours if desired.
- Strong problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude, with a willingness to learn new skills and techniques.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and safety in all aspects of work.
- Reliable, responsible, and punctual, with a positive attitude and a passion for making and innovation.