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Lab Technician

The LaSalle Group
Evanston, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

Lab Room Technician | Northwestern University

Company Name : Ascent Global Logistics

Company Description : Northwestern is one of the nation's premier research universities, combining innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary, and diverse environment. Northwestern provides both students and faculty exceptional opportunities for intellectual, personal, and professional growth in beautiful settings, with two campuses located on Lake Michigan : a 240-acre campus in Evanston, minutes north of Chicago, and a 25-acre campus in downtown Chicago. A third campus in Doha, Qatar was founded in 2008. For more information visit http : / / www.northwestern.edu

Location : Francis Searle Hall

Address : 2240 Campus Dr Evanston, IL Campus

Onsite / Remote : Onsite 5 days per week in Evanston

Job Title : Lab Room Technician

Duration : 6-month Contract (Potential to convert / extend)

Compensation :

  • Hourly Pay Rate : $25-$30 per hour
  • Hourly Bill Rate : $42 per hour
  • Converting Salary : Around $52,000

Hiring Manager(s) :

Thelonious (Theo) Downs | Senior Director of Information Technology - School of Communication

  • 3) Thelonious (Theo) Downs | LinkedIn
  • Reason for Opening : Backfill for Adriam

    How to pitch / sell the role : Strong Confidence. Manually doing updates, especially in the labs. Their patching isn't working right now. At least one person, perhaps 2, that can go into labs and setup something with the professor.

    We've got this urgent patch for apple, they released a security patch, we need to get it updated in our lab"

    More Macs than Windows.

    Need professional decorum, faculty is used to being in charge, need to be able to take ownership in a respectful way.

    Working with a teammate in the first month, shadowing.

    Be responsive enough for the faculty, able to get tasks done accordingly.

    Someone that has been around a little, can't have someone with less than 1 year experience.

    Understand ticketing systems. TeamDynamix would be nice. Basic Troubleshooting.

    Equipment Provided

    Top Skills Needed :

  • 1 ask : Audio / Visual production and lab management
  • STRONG CONFIDENCE, Respectful, ticketing system experience.
  • Typical Day :
  • Supports the deployment of complex software / hardware solutions to labs and AV systems
  • Troubleshoots issues with existing equipment including hardware, software, and network issues
  • Provide consultative support for faculty and staff regarding audio-visual technology solutions for new or emerging requirements
  • Perform routine site visits and equipment checks of supported spaces that includes making recommendations on equipment replacement and upgrades
  • Design, test, and support specialty spaces native to the School of Communication, including...post-production facilities and labs...
  • Working collaboratively with information technology staff on updating hardware, software, and networking in specialty spaces
  • Other Notes :

    The person in this position not only needs to know what these titles do, but how they interact with other titles and new / old hardware and operating systems. They will also need knowledge of how licensing is managed for these titles and be well versed in best practices for keeping a production environment patched and secure.

    Here's a non-comprehensive list of the titles we're working with :

  • Avid Pro Tools
  • Adobe CC
  • iLok License Manager
  • Cycling '74 Max
  • Reaper
  • autodesk MAYA
  • Blender
  • DragonFrame
  • Maxon Z-Brush
  • UNITY
  • unreal engine
  • SKETCHUP
  • VECTORWORKS
  • Corel Painter
  • LIGHTWRIght
  • Team Size : 2 People

    Interview Process : Select candidates, 2-3 top candidates (Theo is very swamped)

    Sooner the better, one interview, might not be with Theo.

    Anyone else in process right now?

    Resumes go to : Theo Downs

    Availability for Interviews :

    Exclusive Y / N :

    JD Located in Files Tab

    LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m / f / d / v.

    LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

    LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here

    Salary : $52,000

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