Ideation Lab Technician--APS 1--E-ship Center

Ideation Lab Technician 1 
2 positions available immediately

Ideation Lab Tech. 1, working under direct supervision, running the EWU Ideation Lab. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Prompt response to email inquiries.
• Running lab equipment.
• Training on processes for students and faculty in lab.
• Ordering and inventorying of consumables for the lab.
• Communicating within the campus community promoting the Ideation Lab.
• Performing other related duties as assigned or required.

This position will report to Dr. Philip Appel in the Entrepreneurship Center.

This position is budgeted to allow a maximum of 19 hours per week. Working hours are typically between 8 am to 8 pm Monday through Friday based on availability.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a demonstrated professional demeanor and the ability to effectively communicate with a diverse population.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Applicants must be reliable, responsive, and have good time management.
• Applicants must work both independently as well as in a collaborative group setting.
• Applicants must be able to work with others at all levels, have a professional demeanor, excellent interpersonal skills, and strong oral and written communication skills.
• Have a passing grade in MNTC 301 or equivalent experience.
• Have gone through the Technology Commercialization Academy (TCA).

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum GPA of 3.0
• Junior or Senior standing

Student employees are subject to EWU’s employment Policies and Procedures and the EWU Student Code of Conduct. As a student employee, you are expected to adhere to both. Please be advised that violations of the EWU Student Code of Conduct may affect your employment on campus, even if the conduct occurs beyond the scope of your job responsibilities.

All new employees must comply with EWU immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR and proof they are fully vaccinated against before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. 

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.