The Department of Mathematics and Science in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Pratt Institute invites applications for a full-time department technician position to begin as soon as possible. The candidate will work under moderate supervision and with moderate latitude for independent action to maintain and coordinate the operation of the academic and research classrooms and laboratories.

We are particularly interested in a candidate who is self-motivated, who has an interest in the intersection of science and art, and who is interested in growing and assisting in academic and scientific research projects. Candidates should have good verbal and written communication skills. A degree in Arts or Art History is a plus. The mission of the Department of Mathematics and Science is to provide education and pursue research to advance the Institute’s practices in Art and Design. Our core academic value is to educate students to respond intelligently and critically to future developments in science and technology.

The Department contributes to students' general education and offers both required and elective courses in a range of the natural and physical sciences and mathematics. Our faculty are actively engaged in research in a variety of disciplines; for more information, please check our website at https://www.pratt.edu/

Located on Pratt's 25-acre campus in the historic Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn, Pratt is a 132 years old internationally recognized school of architecture, art, design, information science, creative writing, and critical studies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and set up laboratory and demonstration materials for the classroom.
• Maintain an inventory of the Department’s scientific instrumentation, keeping track of their usage.
• Interface with the Institute’s safety coordinator to keep the academic and research laboratories up to date with the safety standards.
• Maintain a supply inventory and order required supplies as directed.
• Assist in proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials.
• Monitor the laboratory’s safety equipment including the ventilation system, personal protection equipment, and supplies on a regular basis, and report problems to the Chair.
• Manage the Department’s social media.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

This is a Local 153 union Grade A Technician position

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science discipline or demonstrated experience compatible with the job responsibilities.

Experience: Relevant experience in the field demonstrating the requisite knowledge may be substituted for the education requirement; as well as having previous laboratory experience. Background in Art or Art History is a plus.

Skills: The applicant must have experience in operating and maintaining scientific instrumentation and should have strong computer skills. The candidate should have good interpersonal, organization, written and verbal communication skills. Applicant must hold or obtain a certificate of fitness (C-14) from the City of New York within a period of 6 months from the hiring date.

Please submit your cover letter and resume. If you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to provide at least 5 References via our on-line reference tool system. At least 2 of your References must be, or have been, your direct managers.