Construction Lab Assistant & Student Tutor

Texas State Technical College; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas State Technical College (TSTC) is seeking a Lab Assistant to support instructional staff across laboratories and learning spaces. You will provide supplemental lab instruction, assist students with materials and exam preparation, and help maintain equipment and safety in the lab environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, an associate degree preferred, and at least one year of related experience with laboratory procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in related field preferred.
• One year of successful related work experience.
• Considerable knowledge of and skill in performing laboratory procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with others and to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the professional faculty member in the classroom, laboratory, computer lab, or shop as directed.
• Assist students with materials already covered by the instructor, including exam preparation.
• Assist students as they conduct laboratory work.
• Provide tutoring to students and supplemental instruction on an as needed basis.
• Grade papers, exercises, and tests by use of predetermined objective criteria.
• Process student records and maintain student files.
• Prepare the lab for class, secure equipment after class and set up and disassemble lab experiments.
• Test new lab equipment for quality and accuracy.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair on laboratory equipment and other instructional aids.
• Aid professional staff in the construction of training aids.
• Initiate requisitions for consumable supplies and equipment repairs.
• Prepare consumable materials for classroom, laboratory and shop exercises.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment and assure security of each.
• Assist in helping student workers as assigned.
• Monitor instructional areas for safety conditions.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

Texas State Technical College (TSTC) is seeking a Lab Assistant to support instructional staff across laboratories and learning spaces. You will provide supplemental lab instruction, assist students with materials and exam preparation, and help maintain equipment and safety in the lab environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, an associate degree preferred, and at least one year of related experience with laboratory procedures.