Machinist/Lab Technician

Northeastern University

Boston, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$28.01–$39.56 Per Hour
SKILLS
3D Design, 3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Laboratory, Machining, Mechanical Engineering, Printers, Prototyping, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Boston, MA
POSTED
1 day ago

This Lab Technician role supports students, faculty, and staff in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering department, focusing on maintaining the Additive Manufacturing Lab for the MIE Capstone program, which involves about 195 students per semester developing prototypes.

Key responsibilities include

  • managing and operating the 3D printing lab,
  • assisting students with 3D design,
  • upkeeping the Capstone studio,
  • and
  • collaborating with other lab technicians to maintain all teaching labs serving over 700 students.

    Additionally, the role involves supporting lab safety, assisting with lab decommissioning, preparing labs for courses, and training TAs.

    Minimum qualifications include an associate degree or equivalent experience, familiarity with SLA and FFF 3D printers, strong social skills, and safety experience. The position is research-focused, with a salary range of $28.01–$39.56 per hour, and offers comprehensive benefits.

About the Company

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Northeastern University

For more than 100 years, Northeastern has been driven by a simple truth: Experience deepens learning like nothing else can. Today, that truth has never been more relevant. Experience propels you beyond the confines of one discipline, campus, or degree to a lifetime of growth, learning, and knowledge creation, anytime, anywhere.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
WEBSITE
http://www.northeastern.edu/