Molecules or Apprentices are familiar with the operation and safety of an instrument, a technique, a space or an organizational role. They are paid when doing something to improve OPALL (job) but not paid when doing personal research or coursework (joy). Apprentices are still learning, but they know enough to train others as well as take care of the labs. The following specific positions are available at Monomers level:
1) Human resource with a quick promotion to HR monomer
2) Web developer – proficient in WordPress or HTML+CSS+PHP+SQL
3) Web content creator – good at writing technical descriptions for users and the general public
4) Lab organizer – a sense of style and ergonomics to make OPALL an exemplary lab.
5) Drone pilot/videographer – someone who can fly our new drone indoors or outdoors to introduce OPALL to clients and participants at all levels, plus persons who are familiar with Camtasia, Premier or equivalent, or willing to learn.
6) Machinist: someone qualified to work in GT shops (Montgomery Machining Mall, Race Shop, etc.)
7) Carpenter: someone who wants to learn to use tools or already knows how to use tools. Typical tasks: hang shelves, re-route wiring, plumbing, basic electronics.