Direct Wage - Lab Assistant Engineering

southtexascollege; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas College is seeking a Lab Assistant for the Physics Department to support engineering labs and ensure EPA/OSHA/GHS safety compliance. Responsibilities include assisting instructors, preparing materials, maintaining inventories, and keeping facilities in safe, orderly condition.

Minimum education includes a high school diploma or GED with science coursework; strong communication and computer skills are required. Flexibility to work evenings/weekends may be needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; College Certificate or 8 college hours in science preferred.
• Knowledge of EPA/OSHA/GHS guidelines helpful.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Familiarity with a science laboratory and safety procedures expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist lab instructors during regular labs.
• Prepare reagents and carts with lab materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory and operation records.
• Assist with routine repairs and notify for warranty/major repairs.
• Maintain lab safety and security of equipment.
• Keep lab rooms clean and orderly.
• Perform clerical duties as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Science knowledge

Lab safety

EPA/OSHA/GHS familiarity

Multitasking

Independent & teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Science coursework (8 credits)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)

Job description

Department: Physics

General Statement of Job

The Lab Assistant for Engineering assists all Engineering staff and faculty. Assists with the maintenance and safety in the labs according to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Global Harmonized System (GHS) guidelines, which includes but is not limited to maintaining eye wash stations, maintaining properly labeled receptacles for broken equipment and used batteries, maintaining receptacles for various waste streams, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Assists lab instructors during regularly scheduled labs or as needed.
• Assists in preparatory work for the engineering laboratories, including reagent preparation, and preparing carts with lab material
• Assists in keeping accurate records related to inventory and operation of laboratory.
• Assists with routine repairs and notifies proper personnel for warranty maintenance and major non-warranty repairs.
• Assists with the maintenance of the safety and security of the laboratory and equipment.
• Assists with the maintenance in the lab rooms in a clean and orderly condition.
• Performs clerical functions, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required; College Certificate or 8 college hours in science, preferred.
• Knowledge in subject area preferred: demonstrated mastery of coursework in engineering or related science courses either in high school or college, earning at least a "C" (preferably an "A").

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills.
• Knowledge of the physical science field, preferably chemistry.
• Familiarity of a science laboratory, including safety and precautions.
• Knowledge of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Global Harmonized System (GHS) guidelines.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail, within stated deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to constant change and periods of fast-paced, high-intensity work situations.
• Ability to work independently as well as a team player within department and with others.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance Instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of students or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Checks, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

Security Sensitive position: all applicants are subject to a criminal background check under South Texas College policy

Physical Requirements

Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force freque