"Part-Time Temporary Physical Testing Research Specialist"

Part-Time Temporary Physical Testing Research Specialist

Company: North Carolina State University

Category: Tutors and Learning Resources

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

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Department: 180401 - Textile Extension

Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:

Zeis Textiles Extension for Economic Development, known familiarly as Zeis Textiles Extension or ZTE, provides training and certification in textiles and programs for improvement and innovation, and serves the textile industry's prototyping and pilot production needs in its five laboratories - spun yarn, knitting, weaving, dyeing and finishing, and physical testing. Within ZTE, the Dame S. Hamby Physical Testing Laboratory offers testing and analytical services for determining physical properties of fibers, yarns, fabrics, garments and other textile products.

The Part-Time Temporary Physical Testing Research Specialist for Zeis Textiles Extension (ZTE) will operate within the Physical Testing Lab, and will primarily be responsible for the setup and operation of textile testing equipment in accordance with customer requirements, under the direction of Dr. Andre West, the Director of ZTE. This position will

Responsibilities of the Part-Time Temporary Physical Testing Research Specialist are as follows:

• Work with the Director of ZTE to schedule projects and equipment usage
• Operate testing equipment
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment within the Physical Testing Lab
• Perform maintenance and report repair needs on equipment
• Communicate with customers to gather information regarding needs and timelines for project requests
• Assist with academic course activities in the physical testing lab
• Assist with short-course activities in the physical testing lab
• Willingness to be further trained on testing methods and testing equipment

Other Work/Responsibilities: Attend meetings either virtually or live, with regular work hours assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Understanding of textile testing methods
• Understanding of testing equipment and its operation
• Basic understanding of fiber, yarn and fabric types
• Excellent communication skills in order to communicate with the Director and/or ZTE team regarding scheduling, equipment operation and project completion as well as to communicate with customers to gather information and report project status
• Understanding the use of Microsoft and Google Office software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Textiles is preferred but not required

Required license or certification: N/A

Position Number: 18MCW30

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