Photography Lab Technician - CFA

Loyola Marymount University•New York, NY

2d•$24 - $29

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of studio art faculty, the Photo Lab Technician works cooperatively with administrators, faculty, staff, students and vendors to technically manage and supervise all Burns Photography facilities, including both traditional darkrooms and a state of the art digital lab. The Photography Lab Technician works to ensure safe, secure, healthy and well-run facilities for the instructors and students; assists students and instructors; and maintains various camera and lighting equipment. Position Specific Accountabilities 1. Create a safe, functional, clean learning environment for photography course students by maintaining appropriate work environments. Create appropriate signage for the labs. 2. Provide assistance to students in completing assigned projects by reinforcing and reviewing technical information and course content, assisting with camera and lighting equipment, assisting with the evaluation of prints; assisting with darkroom processes and digital mural printing. Provide nurturing and supportive environment for students. 3. Set up demonstrations and equipment for instructors and classes. 3. Check out equipment to students, review proper use of camera and lighting equipment with students prior to rental, and inspect equipment for wear or damage arranging repairs when necessary. 4. Prepare and mix photography chemistry for use in black and white darkrooms. Follow safety requirements and follow appropriate safety precautions in the storage, handling and disposing of hazardous materials. 5. Direct the maintenance, repair and calibration of darkroom equipment and enlargers. 6. Maintains and troubleshoots equipment in digital lab including computers, printers, and scanners; Color calibration of monitors in digital lab; Monitors the performance of supported software and hardware problems. 7. Directly manage studio work during assigned periods when faculty member is not present. 8. Make recommendations to faculty on the ordering of equipment and supplies and research best practices and new technological innovations in the field. 9. Provide updated inventory list of equipment and secure equipment in well locked environment. 10. Monitor work-study students as required. 11. Supply application support for Adobe Creative Suite and scanning software. 12. Perform other reasonable duties as assigned. Loyola Marymount University Expectations Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Ability to establish and maintain collegial working relationships. Demonstration of a commitment to outstanding customer service. Requisite Qualifications Typically a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes. Minimum 3 years related experience. Familiarity with higher education is a plus. Demonstrated knowledge in technical expertise in the physical handling of photo lab equipment. In-depth knowledge of black and white as well as color and digital photography, all photographic formats, standard and non-standard photographic processes and materials. Experience with studio lighting techniques and equipment, Adobe Creative suite, scanner and printer software, color calibration tools, knowledge of photo history and contemporary practitioners in the field. Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with administrators, faculty, staff, students and vendors, and demonstrated sensitivity to and respect for working with a diverse population. Ability to establish and maintain collegial working relationships. Strong management and organizational skills. Ability to problem-solve effectively. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Constantly required to sit, feel, use finger movement, speak clearly, hear conversation, and see near and far. Frequently required to stand and walk. Occasionally required to lift, carry and push up to 50 lbs., stoop, kneel, reach high and low, use depth perception. Requires ability to stand for long periods of time. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is normal. MENTAL DEMANDS: Mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequent calculating, interrupted work, variety of interrelated tasks, sustained concentration, and use of reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity.

Requirements

Typically a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes.
Minimum 3 years related experience.
Demonstrated knowledge in technical expertise in the physical handling of photo lab equipment.
In-depth knowledge of black and white as well as color and digital photography, all photographic formats, standard and non-standard photographic processes and materials.
Experience with studio lighting techniques and equipment, Adobe Creative suite, scanner and printer software, color calibration tools, knowledge of photo history and contemporary practitioners in the field.
Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with administrators, faculty, staff, students and vendors, and demonstrated sensitivity to and respect for working with a diverse population.
Ability to establish and maintain collegial working relationships.
Strong management and organizational skills.
Ability to problem-solve effectively.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with higher education is a plus.

Responsibilities

Create a safe, functional, clean learning environment for photography course students by maintaining appropriate work environments. Create appropriate signage for the labs.
Provide assistance to students in completing assigned projects by reinforcing and reviewing technical information and course content, assisting with camera and lighting equipment, assisting with the evaluation of prints; assisting with darkroom processes and digital mural printing. Provide nurturing and supportive environment for students.
Set up demonstrations and equipment for instructors and classes.
Check out equipment to students, review proper use of camera and lighting equipment with students prior to rental, and inspect equipment for wear or damage arranging repairs when necessary.
Prepare and mix photography chemistry for use in black and white darkrooms. Follow safety requirements and follow appropriate safety precautions in the storage, handling and disposing of hazardous materials.
Direct the maintenance, repair and calibration of darkroom equipment and enlargers.
Maintains and troubleshoots equipment in digital lab including computers, printers, and scanners; Color calibration of monitors in digital lab; Monitors the performance of supported software and hardware problems.
Directly manage studio work during assigned periods when faculty member is not present.
Make recommendations to faculty on the ordering of equipment and supplies and research best practices and new technological innovations in the field.
Provide updated inventory list of equipment and secure equipment in well locked environment.
Monitor work-study students as required.
Supply application support for Adobe Creative Suite and scanning software.
Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.