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Pratt Production Technician-Temporary (71104) in Brooklyn, New York
AquaSteady is a water-absorbent hydrogel made from seaweed. It helps farmers enhance soil fertility and water retention to protect crops from drought and reduced irrigation. AquaSteady is a cross-disciplinary, multi-establishment research initiative with Phase II funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation Convergence Accelerator. We’re seeking an experienced Production Technician to oversee the hydrogel production in the Pratt Institute labs.
Objectives of this role
Maintain production schedule for on-time completion
Take an active role in planning production workflow and equipment
Identify and address key concerns that may alter or impact the production schedule
Monitoring and maintaining work safety, order in the production space, and good conditions of equipment
Planning and managing supplies orders
Oversee shipping schedule for on-time delivery to our research partners
Responsibilities
Monitor and assist with production in the lab
Partner with the design team on product development
Provide status reports to Principal Investigator and Project Manager
Assist in designing an efficient production workflow
Work to establish a physical and digital inventory of materials, supplies, and product
Monitor Graduate Assistants and other production assistants
Troubleshoot equipment-related issues
Oversee shipping and receiving of materials with partner institutions
Assist with liaising between the internal team and outside contractors to design automated production
Meet established deadlines
Ensure that health and safety regulations are met
This is a full-time temporary position.
35 hours per week until November 30, 2024, can be renewable for up to 2 years, contingent on grant funding. This L153 Clerical/Technical position is contingent on budgetary approval and is 100% grant-funded.