Lab Assistant (Part-time) - Staff Pool

Houston Community College

20d

About The Position

Responsible for assisting with the setup of lab equipment, instructional materials, and lab resources which are utilized in the Department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year experience in an educational lab setting or related area preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Word processing, spreadsheet and web page applications.
• Able to work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds .
• Must be able to receive, organize, maintain, test, and setup lab, equipment, materials, or hardware supplies.
• Familiar with an academic lab setup, configuration, and testing of related equipment.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructors, as needed, in operating laboratory classes in the department.
• Organize, maintain, and control inventory.
• Assist the instructor or senior lab personnel in preparing lab experiments and demonstrations.
• Comply with all applicable health and safety regulations, policies, and established work practices.
• Maintain lab equipment by cleaning and performing basic repairs, contacting the supervisor for more complicated repairs.
• Perform clerical assistance, as needed for lab maintenance and attendance purposes.
• May assist/tutor students with using lab software and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED