Research Technician, Fiber
Baltimore, MD On-site
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About the role
The Fiber Studio Studio Research Technician assists with the general operations of the Fiber Studio; supports fall and spring instruction and student homework access to the Fiber Studio following campus protocols; supports research in the studio; and has access to the facility to pursue individual research outside of work hours. This is a temporary, 10 month position to be scheduled 20 hours/week, from August through May. Assist with the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the Fiber Studio, ensuring that all equipment operates effectively and safely, and supplies are stocked and available Assist with supervising student homework access to the Fiber Studio Serve as an educational resource and support Undergraduate and Graduate students regarding related processes of the Fiber Studio Provide assistance to the Fiber Studio Manager
What you'll bring
- Bachelor, Fine Art or a four-year degree with experience working in a Fiber studio
- Demonstrated experience operating household sewing machines, floor looms, and/or TC2 Digital Jacquard loom
- Applicants must apply online for each job in which they are interested.
- Demonstrated experience working with the Adobe suite and Google applications
- Demonstrated experience working with, troubleshooting, and basic maintenance of knitting machines
- Knitting machines
- Skills in digital embroidery machines
- Skills in pattern making
- Skills in fiber digital fabrication methods
- Demonstrated experience working as a technician in a fiber studio
- preferably in an academic environment