Technical Associate - East Falls (Full Time)

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Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Digital Printing

• Maintain and service the equipment, including advanced 2D digital printers for textiles and non-porous printers (over 12 units), as well as related finishing equipment (fabric steamer, heat press, and rotary calendar), and computer systems.
• Maintain and service the advanced 3D full-color digital printers, related finishing equipment, and computer systems.
• Maintain the supplies (inventory, waste management, 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.

Screen Printing

• 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, waste management, 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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND COMPETENCIES needed in addition to Essential Functions:

• Supervise and assist students in all aspects of screen printing and digital printing.
• Assist in completing internal and professional industry research projects that require screen printing/digital printing technologies.
• Supervise student workers (graduate assistants and work-study students).

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

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

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

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

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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.

Benefits

At Jefferson, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health and well-being of our colleagues and their families. It includes a wide range of benefits including competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, educational benefits, financial and mental health resources and much more. Our diverse benefits offerings ensure you have the coverage and access to services you need to thrive both personally and professionally.