Location: CNSI Elings 3430 and Elings 2442
Position: Undergraduate Lab Assistant
Lab Manager: Brian Dincau (bdincau@ucsb.edu)
Application Close: May 5, 2023 at 12pm PST

Description: Assists lab manager with routine maintenance, user training, and operation of the CNSI Elings 3430 and Elings 2442. You will play an essential role in helping researchers all across campus build scientific equipment. Additional duties include fabrication of parts for users, improving lab procedures, and modifying equipment to expand our capabilities.

Regular duties:

  • Train users in the safe operation of tools
  • Improve tool storage and layout
  • Improve handouts and training materials as needed
  • Design new tools and fixtures for the lab
  • Supervise users working in the lab
  • Assist with the maintenance of the lab’s web page and Wiki
  • Sweep and mop the floor
  • Inventory standard supplies and restock as needed
  • Clean and lubricate tools
  • Other maintenance duties as needed

Desired skills & attributes:

  • The ideal candidate is passionate about making things and
    helping others make things.
  • Must be able to work safely and independently 
  • Must be an effective communicator
  • Experience with 3D printing, laser cutting, traditional machining, 
    CNC machining, and microscopy are all welcome, but not required.

Salary: $17/hr

Hours: 2-10 hr/week depending on lab needs and school commitments, up to full time during the summer

Application: This application has ended.