Student Lab Technician
Description:
Responsible for routine maintenance, setup, and documentation of the Hackerspace equipment and space. This includes technologies such as Raspberry Pi single-board computers, 3d Printers, gaming computers, and robotics hardware.
Will receive basic training on relevant technologies from the Hackerspace staff and student supervisors as needed to supplement their own knowledge. Expected to continue to develop technical skills independently by reading documentation and through hands-on experimentation while mentored by Hackerspace staff.
Preferred Skills:
- Authoring basic web pages
- Linux system administration
- Single board computer setup and programming (Raspberry Pi, Arduino, etc)
- Construction/Repair of PC and/or Electronics (installing PC components, soldering, breadboarding)
- 3d Printing (modeling, slicing, printer setup and maintenance)
- Programming with Python and/or C/C++
Job Duties:
- Monitoring the condition of equipment in the Hackerspace, performing normal maintenance activities, notifying staff of problems, and taking simple corrective actions when possible
- Creating demos to illustrate the use of equipment
- Setup, deployment, and documentation of new equipment
- Managing distribution and return of equipment from overflow storage
The position will require a minimum of 12 hours per week and a maximum of 20 hours per week. Additional hours may be available when the University is in recess. The position will pay $16/hour and up dependent on skill and experience. This position is open to all current full-time students.
Email hackerspace@cs.rutgers.edu with resume to apply.
