Technical Associate - East Falls (Full Time)

Job Summary

The technical associate primarily serves the Textile Design, Fashion Design, Visual Communication, and Surface Imaging programs in the "makers labs" for all programs within the School of Design and Engineering The technical associate operates various advanced digital printing systems and screenprinting systems as well as finishing equipment. Additionally, he/she provides support for applied research projects (faculty, staff and students) and education to the professional imaging industry.

Essential Functions

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Maintain and service the equipment 12 advanced digital printers for textiles and non-porous printers, related finishing equipment (fabric steamer, heat press, and rotary calendar), and computer systems.
• Maintain the supplies (inventory and purchase order) for digital printing systems, including printers, software (RIP, color management), and substrates.
• Supervise & assist students in all aspects of digital printing for the Center of Excellence in Surface Imaging.
• Maintain and service screen printing systems (screen, print table, colorations, exposure unit, screen washing units, printing LABs, and finishing equipment including steamers and a washer/dryer, etc.)
• Maintain the supplies (inventory and purchase order) for screen printing systems, including screen, colorations and auxiliary chemicals, and any other supplies related to screen printing.
• Maintain mailing lists for prospective students and industry professionals in Imaging Industry (Mailchimp SI audience).
• Coordinate all communications between the labs and programs at Thomas Jefferson University, including the Textile Design, Fashion Design, Surface Imaging, and any other programs that require the centers' involvement.
• Coordinate all communications with industry clients for applied research projects.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education:

• High school diploma required. A Bachelor's degree preferred

AND

Experience:

• 3-5 years experience in digital print/screenprint field.
• Experience in higher education preferred.

Closing Statement

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.