Engineering Technology Lab Assistant (PT)

State of Georgia; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Georgia is seeking a Part-time Engineering Technology Lab Assistant for Albany Technical College. The role involves assisting instructors, maintaining labs, preparing materials, and supervising students in Engineering Technology programs.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma with 15+ college credits; a Diploma or Associate degree or related lab experience is preferred. The position is contractual, with hours up to 29 per week and no benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 15+ post-secondary credits.
• Diploma or Associate degree or higher preferred or relevant lab experience.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and maintain labs.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructors and support engineering lab activities.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and inventories.
• Monitor student activity, take attendance, and record responses.
• Set up lab workstations and calibrate equipment as needed.

Skills

Time management

Customer service

Oral/written communication

Education

High School Diploma + 15 credits

Diploma or Associate degree or higher (preferred)

Job description

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Job Title: Engineering Technology Lab Assistant (PT)

Agency: Albany Technical College

Job Requisition ID: JR0000007259

Shift: Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

SALARY IS BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.

Job Description:

Albany Technical College seeks well-qualified, highly motivated individuals to fill the position of Part-time Laboratory Assistant in our Engineering Technology Programs. The Laboratory Assistant provides instructor assistance, performs routine standardized laboratory/class work requiring close attention to detailed procedures in the preparation, maintenance and operation of equipment, inventory and requisition of supplies, supervision of students assigned to laboratories, and other related duties. Under general supervision, the Laboratory Assistant may assist faculty members with assignments, record keeping and other miscellaneous projects; take attendance and record responses; tutor or mentor students; perform laboratory research; clean and organize labs as needed; set up lab workstations; calibrate any necessary equipment; obtain materials and supplies needed for labs, including texts and other materials. The Laboratory Assistant will monitor student use of supplies, materials, and equipment, maintain classrooms and laboratories in accordance with approved classroom and lab management plans, and observe and enforce the institution’s policies and regulations. The Laboratory Assistant will attend meetings as required, assist with student recruitment, and any other duties as assigned. Competencies include time management skills, customer service skills, oral and written communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The candidate MUST have a High School Diploma, and 15 credit hours or more of post-secondary education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• In addition to the minimum requirements, the candidate MUST have a Diploma, Associate Degree or Higher *OR* prior laboratory assistant experience *OR* experience in any related Engineering Technology fields.

Salary/Benefits:

This is a contractual part-time position and does not include insurance benefits; work hours will not exceed 29 per week. Work schedule may include evening or weekends, as assigned. Salary is based on qualifications.

Physical Demands:

Work is typically performed in a classroom with intermittent sitting, standing or walking in various settings. The employee occasionally lifts or moves objects of a light to medium weight. The exposure to chemicals and fumes is possible in the laboratory setting.

All positions require a pre-employment criminal background investigation, education, and employer/professional reference checks. Some positions may additionally require a motor vehicle record search, credit history check, and/or drug screen. All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. Copies of all transcripts should be submitted at the time of application. Official transcripts are required upon employment.

Albany Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).

Minimum Qualifications: Successful completion of the course(s) or program which are appropriate to the assignment as an assistant.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.