Engineering Lab Assistant: Safety, Prep & Support

South Texas College; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas College, located in McAllen, TX, seeks a Lab Assistant for Engineering to support lab instructors and staff. You will assist with regular labs, prep reagents, and help maintain safety procedures and equipment in accordance with EPA, OSHA, and GHS guidelines.

Candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and science coursework, with strong communication and computer skills to manage records, inventory, and daily tasks in a dynamic lab environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; college science coursework preferred.
• Knowledge in subject area: engineering or related science coursework with at least a C grade (A preferred).
• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and basic internet research.

Responsibilities

• Assist lab instructors during regularly scheduled labs.
• Prepare reagents and lab carts for engineering laboratories.
• Maintain inventory and operation records for the lab.
• Assist with routine repairs and notify for major maintenance.
• Maintain safety and security of the laboratory and equipment.
• Keep lab rooms clean and orderly.
• Perform clerical functions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Physical science knowledge

Lab safety

Regulatory knowledge

Time management

Adaptability

Teamwork

Work flexibility

Commitment to mission

Reading comprehension

Writing

Public speaking

Mathematical aptitude

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Instruction interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College science coursework

Tools

MS Office

Internet research

Windows

Job description

South Texas College, located in McAllen, TX, seeks a Lab Assistant for Engineering to support lab instructors and staff. You will assist with regular labs, prep reagents, and help maintain safety procedures and equipment in accordance with EPA, OSHA, and GHS guidelines.

Candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and science coursework, with strong communication and computer skills to manage records, inventory, and daily tasks in a dynamic lab environment.