Part Time Laboratory Instructional Assistant Fab Lab

Lorain County Community College (LCCC) is hiring a Part-Time Fab Lab Laboratory Instructional Assistant (LIA).  The LCCC Super Fab Lab is a digital maker space that is part of a global network.  The Fab Lab enables users to create physical objects directly from digital designs using computer-controlled tools. The lab offers lasers for cutting & engraving, vinyl cutters, CNC routers, 3D printers, electronics workbenches, and more. It serves a diverse user base through courses, open lab hours that are available to the public, camps, workshops, and community outreach activities.

Reporting to the Coordinator(s) of the Fab Lab, the LIA will be responsible for, but not limited to: 

• Inspire, train, and support users of all ages and experience levels during credit courses, open lab, and other lab related activities.
• Assess user needs and adapt instruction to support their learning of the tools, software, and fabrication processes.
• Enforce lab policies, safety protocols, and standard operating procedures.
• Foster a safe, fair, friendly, and creative environment. 
• Help maintain the cleanliness, organization, and security of the lab.
• Assist with lab setup, including preparing equipment, software, tools, and materials for all scheduled activities.
• Provide tours, participate in community outreach, and work on projects as needed.
• Help develop and refine lab activities, workshops, and camp programming.
• Support equipment/software maintenance, inventory management and material ordering.
• Contribute to project management and documentation efforts.

Required Qualifications:

• Availability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, and Saturdays.
• Basic computer proficiency, including familiarity with Windows OS, file management, and word processing.
• Ability to learn and operate digital fabrication equipment and associated software.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, especially in a diverse, educational setting.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of identifying tasks beyond assigned duties.
• Patient, persistent, and solutions-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Engineering, Technology, Industrial Design).
• Experience with digital fabrication tools (laser cutters, CNC, 3D printers, etc.) and related software.
• Prior teaching or instructional experience in a technical environment.
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and soldering.

The application file should include: cover letter, current resume, Professional Statement (if applicable); unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon employment) and contact information for 3-4 professional references.  Incomplete files will not be considered. Candidate selected will be subject to appropriate background checks before hire.

Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. 

Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County’s high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC’s high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future. 

LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC’s students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success. 

Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible.  Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.