Photography Lab Technician

Responsibilities

• Responsible for administrative and technical work involved in the receiving, inspecting, and issuing of film, video, photo, lighting, and AV equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Circulating Educational Media equipment through WebCheckout.
• Thorough testing of all equipment, cycle counting, and inventories.
• Responsible for mixing and restocking chemicals in the photography facilities, ensuring the correct disposal and recycling of chemistry as per OSHA standards.
• Maintaining and repairing lab equipment.
• Supervising facilities, student work-study monitors.
• Additional duties as needed.

Requirements

• Vocational/Technical School or High School diploma/GED and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education.
• Good communication and personal skills, including computer literacy.
• Have ample experience with analog and digital cameras, including high-end digital photography and video equipment
• Experience with analog photography equipment including medium format and 4x5
• Experienced with lighting equipment including tungsten, LED, Strobe systems, digital printers and scanners.
• Familiarity with Adobe CC suite including Photoshop, Premier, Lightroom, and Bridge.
• Job Location - City, State
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Department / School
• School of Design
• Pay Range
• Equal Opportunity Statement
• Special Requirements
• Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
• University Benefits
• Health and Life : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare.
• Retirement : Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work : Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance : In partnership with Genworth Financial, P

Benefits

Additional Information

University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. Posted Job Title Photography Lab Technician Job Profile Title Technician, Audio Visual B Job Description Summary The part-time Photography lab Technician is responsible for administrative and technical work involved in the receiving, inspecting, and issuing of film, video, photo, lighting, and AV equipment, materials, and supplies. Work includes circulating Educational Media equipment through WebCheckout, thorough testing of all equipment, cycle counting, and inventories. In addition, the Photography Lab Technician will be responsible for mixing and restocking chemicals in the photography facilities, ensuring the correct disposal and recycling of chemistry as per OSHA standards, maintaining and repairing lab equipment, and supervising facilities, student work-study monitors, and additional duties as needed. Job Description

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