Temporary Scientific Glassblower Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Position Summary

The Student Glass Shop Assistant provides operational, technical, and administrative support within the Scientific Glassblowing Shop of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences, serving research and teaching laboratories. This position assists with scientific glass fabrication, repair, and modification projects under the supervision of an experienced scientific glassblower. The employee will progressively develop skills in scientific glass working techniques while supporting the production of custom apparatus used in research, teaching, and clinical laboratories. Serves as a primary point of contact for researchers, faculty, staff, and students utilizing the Scientific Glassblowing Shop. Assists customers throughout the project lifecycle, from initial consultation through project completion and delivery. Maintains a clean, safe, and efficient work environment that supports high-quality fabrication and research support activities. Provides support for the business and operational functions of the Scientific Glass Shop.

40% Scientific Glass Fabrication and Technical Training

Assists with scientific glass fabrication, repair, and modification projects under the supervision of an experienced scientific glassblower. The employee will progressively develop skills in scientific glass working techniques while supporting the production of custom apparatus used in research, teaching, and clinical laboratories.

25% Customer Service and Research Collaboration

Serves as a primary point of contact for researchers, faculty, staff, and students utilizing the Scientific Glassblowing Shop. Assists customers throughout the project lifecycle, from initial consultation through project completion and delivery.

25% Shop Maintenance, Organization, and Safety

Maintains a clean, safe, and efficient work environment that supports high-quality fabrication and research support activities.

10% Administrative and Inventory Management

Provides support for the business and operational functions of the Scientific Glass Shop.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn technical fabrication processes. Ability to work safely in a laboratory and workshop environment. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform routine physical tasks. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Current student or graduate of Salem Community College's Scientific Glass Technology program. Coursework or experience in scientific glass technology, laboratory sciences, manufacturing, machining, welding, fabrication, or related technical disciplines. Experience working in a laboratory, research support environment, fabrication shop, or manufacturing setting. Familiarity with hand tools, shop equipment, or scientific instrumentation. Experience handling fragile materials and maintaining accurate records.

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