Agriculture Lab Technician: Instructor Support & Safety

College of the Desert (CA); Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

College of the Desert (CA) invites applications for a Laboratory Assistant to support instructors in planning, organizing, and presenting classroom and lab materials at the Palm Desert Campus. This role also involves scheduling supplies and assisting academic staff with administrative tasks.

Responsibilities include tutoring students, ensuring safety, maintaining inventory, administering tests, and helping with lab setup and maintenance across multiple district locations including Mecca/Thermal.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Some college coursework with grade C or better in related subject.
• Four years of field experience, including at least one year in a laboratory or related environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructors in planning and presenting classroom and lab materials.
• Set up supplies and equipment; supervise lab activities.
• Tutor students individually or in small groups.
• Maintain safety and security of materials and equipment.
• Maintain laboratory environment and perform minor maintenance on landscape equipment.
• Administer and score tests; maintain student records and reports.
• Maintain hazardous materials storage and handling.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Record keeping

Lab safety

Equipment operation

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Some college coursework

Job description

College of the Desert (CA) invites applications for a Laboratory Assistant to support instructors in planning, organizing, and presenting classroom and lab materials at the Palm Desert Campus. This role also involves scheduling supplies and assisting academic staff with administrative tasks.

Responsibilities include tutoring students, ensuring safety, maintaining inventory, administering tests, and helping with lab setup and maintenance across multiple district locations including Mecca/Thermal.