Engineering Lab Assistant - School of Engineering

Liberty University, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Liberty University, Inc. is seeking a part-time Student Engineering Lab Assistant based in Lynchburg. The role involves monitoring lab activities, providing student support, and maintaining equipment and supplies during lab hours.

Ideal candidates are residential students with a GPA of at least 2.5, proficient in computer technology, and must be able to work 18 hours per week. A personal commitment to the University’s evangelical Christian purpose is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work 18 hours per week.
• Minimum overall GPA of 2.5.
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Personal faith commitment to the University’s evangelical Christian purpose.

Responsibilities

• Monitor lab activities and ensure safety and efficiency.
• Provide phone coverage and walk-in support to users.
• Assist in setting up laboratory experiments for classes.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and lab documentation.

Skills

Proficient in computer and engineering technology

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong customer service skills

Critical thinker

Team focus

Education

Residential student at Liberty University

Job description

Position Overview

Student Engineering Lab Assistant responsible for providing support to students, faculty, and staff during lab operation hours. Duties include monitoring lab activities, providing phone and walk‑in support, maintaining equipment and supplies, assisting and setting up laboratory experiments for classes, providing evening support and lab monitoring, maintaining documentation, testing equipment, inventory management, and other lab‑support tasks. The role also requires maintaining a clean, quiet work area for students and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Monitor lab activities and ensure safety and efficiency.
• Provide phone coverage and walk‑in support to users.
• Assist in setting up laboratory experiments for classes.
• Provide evening support and lab monitoring.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and lab documentation.
• Perform equipment testing and inventory checks.
• Maintain a clean, quiet work area.

Minimum Qualifications

• Residential student at Liberty University.
• Proficient in computer and engineering technology.
• Must be able to work 18 hours per week.
• Critical thinker, technologically savvy, and highly motivated team player.
• Minimum overall GPA of 2.5.
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Personal faith commitment to the University’s evangelical Christian purpose.

Preferred Qualifications

• Students in Computer Science, Engineering, BMIS, or CSIT programs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Team focus and ability to follow and lead instructions.
• Christlike attitude and responsibility with minimal supervision.

Position Details

Target Hire Date: 2024-12-09
Type: Part time
Hours: 18 hours per week
Location: Lynchburg – In Office

EEO Statement

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.