Engineering Lab Assistant (Part-Time) — Setup & Support

Houston Community College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Houston City College is seeking a Part-time Lab Assistant in Engineering to help set up lab equipment, instructional materials, and lab resources used in the department. The role supports instructors, maintains inventory, and prepares experiments and demonstrations.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of educational lab experience, with strong communication and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Web pages

Lab setup

Lab testing

Lifting 25 lbs

Diversity collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year educational lab experience

Job description

Houston City College is seeking a Part-time Lab Assistant in Engineering to help set up lab equipment, instructional materials, and lab resources used in the department. The role supports instructors, maintains inventory, and prepares experiments and demonstrations.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of educational lab experience, with strong communication and safety awareness.