Lib-Biotech 3D Printing Intern

Lib-Biotech 3D Printing Intern

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Posted Job Title
Lib-Biotech 3D Printing Intern

Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary
Student Worker charged with supporting 3D printing, 3D scanning, and laser cutting services at the Biotech Commons' Digital Fabrication Lab

Job Description

Job Description

The Biotech Commons' Digital Fabrication Lab seeks an energetic student worker to join our dynamic team which provides highly popular 3D printing, scanning, cutting, and poster printing services. Reporting to Head, Digital and Virtual Services, the student worker will be mentored in these high-tech areas, and will participate in planning new services. The newly opened Biotech Commons operates as an integral part of the Penn Libraries system and provides cutting-edge services and resources for the University of Pennsylvania community.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Provide support for 3D printing operations.
  
• Process 3D printing, 3D scanning, and laser cutting requests
  
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment
  
• Research new technologies for 3D printing, scanning, and cutting
  
• Maintain inventory and manage purchasing
  
• Analyze usage data and prepare related reports
  
• Develop documentation and instruction materials and teach workshops
  
• Provide 3D-printing and design consultation services to patrons (faculty, staff and students), in-person, by phone and virtually (e-mail and chat).
  
• Provide backup support for poster printing operations.
  
  Qualifications:
  
• Current graduate student in engineering or related field.
  
• In-depth knowledge of CAD, 3D-modeling and graphic design software.
  
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  
  
• Ability to follow and document processes.
  
• Service orientation.
  
• Tech-savvy. Enthusiasm and aptitude for technology and self-learning.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
  
• Affinity for working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  
• Attention to detail.
  
• Humor is a plus!!!!
  
  Job Location - City, State
  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  
  Department / School
  University Library
  
  Pay Range
  
  Affirmative Action Statement
  Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
  
  Special Requirements
  Background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
  
  
  To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Med-JPM-Biomed-Library/Lib-Biotech-3D-Printing-Intern_JR00067309
  
  
  
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