Job Summary

Provide support services in the operation and maintenance of an academic or research laboratory to include performing analyses; setup, operation, maintenance and cleaning of equipment; and maintaining stock of supplies. Specific duties will be determined based on assignment and unit needs. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: academic and/or research faculty members, staff and students This position typically will advise and counsel: lab users This position will supervise: NA

Responsibilities

Job Duty 1 -

Setup, operate and maintain instruments and other equipment used in performing lab tests and experiments.

Job Duty 2 -

Order supplies and materials as required; maintain records.

Job Duty 3 -

Setup laboratory media/equipment for demonstrations.

Job Duty 4 -

May clean instruments, glassware and other lab equipment.

Job Duty 5 -

Prepare and process laboratory samples for use in assigned tests.

Job Duty 6 -

Perform other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

We seek to hire a student to assist with developing DataWorks' web presence for individuals seeking to work in the data sector and for civic and non-profit organizations that currently do not have the capacity to leverage their data. While we developed curricula and a searchable data tools catalog as outlined in our proposal, we now see a need for providing access to our resources through web-based channels.

This Work Would Include The Following

Upgrading the data tools catalog (https://data-toolbox.org), for example, with additional content to improve its visibility in search engines.
Providing access to our curriculum for adult learners to gain the mid-skill computational skills needed in the workforce, such as advanced Excel skills, web scraping, basic python scripting, networking, and technical job seeking.
Publishing a data fundamentals framework for non-profits to help them identify their data needs, resources, and how to communicate their data story.
Promoting the Datum Fieldnotes open source software that enables anyone to begin preparing their data for analysis.
Creating branded graphics and text that can be used to promote our resources through avenues such as social media and an email newsletter.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

High school diploma, GED Certificate or Vocational School Diploma

Required Experience

Up to two years of job related experience

Skills

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

This job requires working knowledge in the use of instrumentation and other lab equipment, laboratory processes and procedures specific to assigned lab. Skills in inventory management and the use of specialized computer applications is required.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is not considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position will not travel

This position does not require security clearance.

Georgia Institute of Technology

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