AEDT Lab Assistant: Equipment & Lab Operations

South Texas College; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas College in McAllen, TX, is seeking a Lab Assistant for Architectural and Engineering Design Technology to support instruction and maintain AEDT labs.

The role requires an associate degree or 60 college hours, plus 2 years' related experience; excellent communication and computer skills are essential. The position involves helping with events, installing software, and ensuring a safe, well‑organized lab environment for students.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 60 college hours required, plus two years of related work experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills; proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructors with class lab activities.
• Maintain and troubleshoot AEDT labs and equipment.
• Order consumables and secure inventory.
• Prepare labs for events and ensure clean, organized spaces.
• Install software updates and test equipment.
• Maintain departmental servers and backups biweekly.
• Coordinate major repairs with vendors.
• Maintain safe learning environment.
• Communicate with supervisor regularly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Lab equipment familiarity

Time management

Public speaking

Report writing

Safety awareness

Travel flexibility

Education

Associate's degree

60 college hours

Job description

South Texas College in McAllen, TX, is seeking a Lab Assistant for Architectural and Engineering Design Technology to support instruction and maintain AEDT labs.

The role requires an associate degree or 60 college hours, plus 2 years' related experience; excellent communication and computer skills are essential. The position involves helping with events, installing software, and ensuring a safe, well‑organized lab environment for students.