Lab Technician
Villanova, PA · On-site
$11.25/hr
Lab Technician Posting Type Student Hours/week: 10 Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to ... Proficiency in 3D modeling and 3D printer slicing software * 3D printer maintenance experience
Lab Technician
Villanova, PA · On-site
$11.25/hr
Lab Technician Posting Type Student Hours/week: 10 Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to ... Proficiency in 3D modeling and 3D printer slicing software * 3D printer maintenance experience
Machinist/Lab Technician
Boston, MA · On-site
$28.01 - $39.56/hr
The major tasks for the Lab Technician are as follows: * to maintain the operation of the MIE Additive Manufacturing (3D) printing lab, * assist students with 3D printing design, * managements and ...
Machinist/Lab Technician
Boston, MA · On-site
$28.01 - $39.56/hr
The major tasks for the Lab Technician are as follows: * to maintain the operation of the MIE Additive Manufacturing (3D) printing lab, * assist students with 3D printing design, * managements and ...
Machinist/Lab Technician
$28.01 - $39.56/hr
The major tasks for the Lab Technician are as follows: * to maintain the operation of the MIE Additive Manufacturing (3D) printing lab, * assist students with 3D printing design, * managements and ...
Machinist/Lab Technician
$28.01 - $39.56/hr
The major tasks for the Lab Technician are as follows: * to maintain the operation of the MIE Additive Manufacturing (3D) printing lab, * assist students with 3D printing design, * managements and ...
Dental Lab Technician
Riverside, CA · On-site
Coordinating with the billing department to place orders and ensure materials and lab needs are processed correctly Dental Lab Technician Experience * 3D Printing experience (we use SprintRay ...
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Dental Lab Technician
Riverside, CA · On-site
Coordinating with the billing department to place orders and ensure materials and lab needs are processed correctly Dental Lab Technician Experience * 3D Printing experience (we use SprintRay ...
Coordinating with the billing department to place orders and ensure materials and lab needs are processed correctly Dental Lab Technician Experience * 3D Printing experience (we use SprintRay ...
Coordinating with the billing department to place orders and ensure materials and lab needs are processed correctly Dental Lab Technician Experience * 3D Printing experience (we use SprintRay ...
Dental Lab Technician
Riverside, CA · On-site
Coordinating with the billing department to place orders and ensure materials and lab needs are processed correctly Dental Lab Technician Experience * 3D Printing experience (we use SprintRay ...
Dental Lab Technician
Riverside, CA · On-site
Coordinating with the billing department to place orders and ensure materials and lab needs are processed correctly Dental Lab Technician Experience * 3D Printing experience (we use SprintRay ...
3D Printing Lab Technician / Model Builder
$18.25 - $24.25/hr
Job Title: 3D Printing Lab Technician / Model Builder Job Code: 39808 Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT Job Schedule: 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have ...
3D Printing Lab Technician / Model Builder
$18.25 - $24.25/hr
Job Title: 3D Printing Lab Technician / Model Builder Job Code: 39808 Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT Job Schedule: 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have ...
Materials Lab Technician
Moline, IL · On-site
$17.25 - $22.75/hr
Job Title: Materials Lab Technician Location: Moline, IL, 61265 Duration: 35+ Months Job Type ... Monitor 3D printing processes to ensure part quality, troubleshoot issues, and make necessary ...
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Materials Lab Technician
Moline, IL · On-site
$17.25 - $22.75/hr
Job Title: Materials Lab Technician Location: Moline, IL, 61265 Duration: 35+ Months Job Type ... Monitor 3D printing processes to ensure part quality, troubleshoot issues, and make necessary ...
3D Printing Lab Technician / Model Builder
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$18.50 - $24.50/hr
Job Title: 3D Printing Lab Technician / Model Builder Job Code: 39808 Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT Job Schedule: 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have ...
3D Printing Lab Technician / Model Builder
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$18.50 - $24.50/hr
Job Title: 3D Printing Lab Technician / Model Builder Job Code: 39808 Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT Job Schedule: 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have ...
3D Printing Lab Technician / Model Builder
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$18.50 - $24.50/hr
Job Title: 3D Printing Lab Technician / Model Builder Job Code: 39808 Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT Job Schedule: 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have ...
3D Printing Lab Technician / Model Builder
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$18.50 - $24.50/hr
Job Title: 3D Printing Lab Technician / Model Builder Job Code: 39808 Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT Job Schedule: 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have ...
3D Printing Lab Technician / Model Builder
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$18.50 - $24.50/hr
Job Title: 3D Printing Lab Technician / Model Builder Job Code: 39808 Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT Job Schedule: 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have ...
3D Printing Lab Technician / Model Builder
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$18.50 - $24.50/hr
Job Title: 3D Printing Lab Technician / Model Builder Job Code: 39808 Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT Job Schedule: 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have ...
Computer Lab Technician
$22.78 - $28.48/hr
JOB TITLE: Computer Lab Technician REPORTS TO: Digital Services Librarian DEPARTMENT: Public ... Processing payment for 3D print pickups. * Provides accurate informational and directional ...
Computer Lab Technician
$22.78 - $28.48/hr
JOB TITLE: Computer Lab Technician REPORTS TO: Digital Services Librarian DEPARTMENT: Public ... Processing payment for 3D print pickups. * Provides accurate informational and directional ...
Lab Technician
Campus, IL · On-site
$19 - $21.63/hr
Details Open Date 09/22/2025 Requisition Number PRN43138B Job Title Lab Technician Working Title ... Use maker tools (e.g., CAD design and 3D printing) to prototype and refine rig components. * Run ...
Lab Technician
Campus, IL · On-site
$19 - $21.63/hr
Details Open Date 09/22/2025 Requisition Number PRN43138B Job Title Lab Technician Working Title ... Use maker tools (e.g., CAD design and 3D printing) to prototype and refine rig components. * Run ...
Lab Technician
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$19 - $21.63/hr
Announcement Details Open Date 09/22/2025 Requisition Number PRN43138B Job Title Lab Technician ... Use maker tools (e.g., CAD design and 3D printing) to prototype and refine rig components. * Run ...
Lab Technician
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$19 - $21.63/hr
Announcement Details Open Date 09/22/2025 Requisition Number PRN43138B Job Title Lab Technician ... Use maker tools (e.g., CAD design and 3D printing) to prototype and refine rig components. * Run ...
Lab Technician
Campus, IL · On-site
$19 - $21.63/hr
Details Open Date 09/22/2025 Requisition Number PRN43138B Job Title Lab Technician Working Title ... Use maker tools (e.g., CAD design and 3D printing) to prototype and refine rig components. * Run ...
Lab Technician
Campus, IL · On-site
$19 - $21.63/hr
Details Open Date 09/22/2025 Requisition Number PRN43138B Job Title Lab Technician Working Title ... Use maker tools (e.g., CAD design and 3D printing) to prototype and refine rig components. * Run ...
Relief 3D Lab Technologist II - 3DQ Lab (Hybrid)
Stanford, MT · On-site
$79.37 - $89.38/hr
The lab leverages advanced image-processing platforms to support multiple medical specialties ... Medical 3D Printing & Modeling: Segments complex anatomies to print physical patient-specific ...
Relief 3D Lab Technologist II - 3DQ Lab (Hybrid)
Stanford, MT · On-site
$79.37 - $89.38/hr
The lab leverages advanced image-processing platforms to support multiple medical specialties ... Medical 3D Printing & Modeling: Segments complex anatomies to print physical patient-specific ...
Lab Technician
$19 - $21.63/hr
Details Open Date 09/22/2025 Requisition Number PRN43138B Job Title Lab Technician Working Title ... Use maker tools (e.g., CAD design and 3D printing) to prototype and refine rig components. * Run ...
Lab Technician
$19 - $21.63/hr
Details Open Date 09/22/2025 Requisition Number PRN43138B Job Title Lab Technician Working Title ... Use maker tools (e.g., CAD design and 3D printing) to prototype and refine rig components. * Run ...
Lab Technician
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$19 - $21.63/hr
Details Open Date 09/22/2025 Requisition Number PRN43138B Job Title Lab Technician Working Title ... Use maker tools (e.g., CAD design and 3D printing) to prototype and refine rig components. * Run ...
Lab Technician
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$19 - $21.63/hr
Details Open Date 09/22/2025 Requisition Number PRN43138B Job Title Lab Technician Working Title ... Use maker tools (e.g., CAD design and 3D printing) to prototype and refine rig components. * Run ...
Mechanical Lab Technician
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$25 - $38/hr
Mechanical Lab Technician Location: Santa Clara, CA Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the ... Operate Resin and FDM 3D printers to create mechanical parts and prototypes * Prepare STL files ...
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Mechanical Lab Technician
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$25 - $38/hr
Mechanical Lab Technician Location: Santa Clara, CA Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the ... Operate Resin and FDM 3D printers to create mechanical parts and prototypes * Prepare STL files ...
3D Printing Lab Technician, Robotics
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$250K - $295K/yr
About the Role As the Robotics 3D Printing Lab Technician, you will own the day-to-day operation of our additive manufacturing lab and help enable rapid hardware iteration across the robotics ...
3D Printing Lab Technician, Robotics
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$250K - $295K/yr
About the Role As the Robotics 3D Printing Lab Technician, you will own the day-to-day operation of our additive manufacturing lab and help enable rapid hardware iteration across the robotics ...
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As of Jul 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for 3d lab technician in the United States is $22.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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3D Lab Technicians often encounter challenges such as troubleshooting printer malfunctions, ensuring precise calibration for accurate prints, and managing multiple projects with tight deadlines. Material compatibility and post-processing requirements can also add complexity to daily tasks. To overcome these hurdles, technicians need strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication with designers and engineers to ensure the final prototypes meet project specifications.
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To thrive as a 3D Lab Technician, you need a solid understanding of 3D modeling, computer-aided design (CAD), and basic engineering principles, typically supported by a relevant technical diploma or degree. Familiarity with 3D printers, scanning equipment, CAD software like SolidWorks or AutoCAD, and potentially certifications such as Additive Manufacturing Fundamentals are important. Attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective communication help you manage complex projects and collaborate with designers or engineers. These skills are crucial for ensuring high-quality prototypes, efficient lab operations, and successful project outcomes.
What are 3D Lab Technicians?
3D Lab Technicians are professionals who operate and maintain 3D printing equipment and related technologies in laboratory or production settings. They are responsible for preparing digital files, setting up printers, performing regular maintenance, and ensuring the quality of printed objects. These technicians often collaborate with engineers, designers, and researchers to produce prototypes, models, or final parts for various industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, and education.
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Villanova University rating
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Posting Details
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Position Information
Posting Number:
20255708V
Position Title:
Lab Technician
Posting Type
Student
Hours/week:
10
Eligibility:
Work study preferred but open to all students
Semester
2025-2026 Academic Year
Location
Falvey Memorial Library
Detailed Work Schedule
Flexible
Number of positions:
1
Department:
276-Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Contact Name:
Ann Goody
Contact Phone/Extension:
3272
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary:
Position Description:The Lab Technician supports students, faculty, and staff on all their endeavors in the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship's Maker Lab. Additionally, the Lab Technician drives traffic into the lab through regular introductory workshops. It's the Institute's mission to promote innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship throughout the community, and ensuring a welcoming, supportive, and well-maintained Maker Lab is key to enacting our mission.
Lab Technician responsibilities include:
Additionally, the Lab Technician manages daily operations within the Idea Lab. Responsibilities include:
Requirements:
We're especially interested in students with the following:
Additional Information:
The Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is an innovative driver of scholastic, educational, and professional development opportunities in the related areas of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship within the Villanova community. IIE has a multi-disciplinary and cross-college focus and seeks to advance the University's strategy by fostering cross-college learning and embedding entrepreneurial thinking more deeply in the Villanova culture. We believe that students from the Colleges of Professional Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Nursing, Business, and Law can all learn from one another how to become more well-rounded innovative and creative thinkers. IIE fosters opportunities for this cross-disciplinary learning to occur. While student employment opportunities within IIE tend to be more challenging than what is typical, they're infinitely more rewarding.
Physical Demands Summary:
Wage Rate:
$11.25 per hour
Posting Detail Information
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Open Until Filled
Yes
Do you have questions about the application process? If so, please refer to the Applicant FAQ's.
Position Information
Posting Number:
20255708V
Position Title:
Lab Technician
Posting Type
Student
Hours/week:
10
Eligibility:
Work study preferred but open to all students
Semester
2025-2026 Academic Year
Location
Falvey Memorial Library
Detailed Work Schedule
Flexible
Number of positions:
1
Department:
276-Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Contact Name:
Ann Goody
Contact Phone/Extension:
3272
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary:
Position Description:The Lab Technician supports students, faculty, and staff on all their endeavors in the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship's Maker Lab. Additionally, the Lab Technician drives traffic into the lab through regular introductory workshops. It's the Institute's mission to promote innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship throughout the community, and ensuring a welcoming, supportive, and well-maintained Maker Lab is key to enacting our mission.
Lab Technician responsibilities include:
- Hosting regular introductory workshops to train students, faculty, and staff how to use Maker Lab equipment
- Hosting regular office hours in the Maker Lab to assist students, faculty, and staff with projects of all kinds
- Maintaining Maker Lab equipment to ensure it's in optimal working order at all times
- Determining new tools and technologies to acquire for the lab
- Maintaining a safe environment within the lab
- Completing special Maker Lab projects
Additionally, the Lab Technician manages daily operations within the Idea Lab. Responsibilities include:
- Welcoming community members into the space
- Cleaning/maintaining the Idea Lab, patio, and maker lab
Requirements:
We're especially interested in students with the following:
- Proficiency in 3D modeling and 3D printer slicing software
- 3D printer maintenance experience
- Glowforge operation and maintenance experience
- Sewing, knitting, or other textile experience
- General knowledge of electronics
- A sense of humor
Additional Information:
The Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is an innovative driver of scholastic, educational, and professional development opportunities in the related areas of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship within the Villanova community. IIE has a multi-disciplinary and cross-college focus and seeks to advance the University's strategy by fostering cross-college learning and embedding entrepreneurial thinking more deeply in the Villanova culture. We believe that students from the Colleges of Professional Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Nursing, Business, and Law can all learn from one another how to become more well-rounded innovative and creative thinkers. IIE fosters opportunities for this cross-disciplinary learning to occur. While student employment opportunities within IIE tend to be more challenging than what is typical, they're infinitely more rewarding.
Physical Demands Summary:
Wage Rate:
$11.25 per hour
Posting Detail Information
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Open Until Filled
Yes
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Villanova University, located in Villanova, Pennsylvania, United States, operates within the higher education industry. Its establishment traces back to 1842 by the Augustinians, a Catholic religious order. The university offers a wide range of academic programs in various disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Nursing, Business, and Law, serving over 10,000 undergraduate, graduate, and law students. Guided by its Augustinian Catholic intellectual tradition, it is committed to community service, and it seeks to cultivate knowledgeable, thoughtful, and ethical leaders. The university’s mission is to empower students to ignite change, with a vision for a just and peaceful world.
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