Fine Art Lab Specialist: Hands-on Lab & Equipment Support

Dallas College; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas College seeks a Lab Specialist to manage laboratories, maintain equipment, and support course programs. You will ensure safety, manage materials, and coordinate with faculty to provide learning-lab support and student orientation.

Responsibilities include maintaining MSDS records, inventory, and vendor interactions, while overseeing budget and supervising lab assistants and staff. On-site role with potential hybrid options after six months.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of laboratory operations, LIS software/hardware, and equipment.
• Advanced ability to use computers to access data, maintain records, generate reports.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to multi-task and follow up.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and maintenance of laboratories and equipment.
• Provide safety training and handle hazardous materials procedures.
• Maintain MSDS information and inventory for tools and supplies.
• Coordinate with faculty to support learning labs and student orientation.
• Troubleshoot lab hardware/software issues and monitor open lab periods.
• Manage budget expenditures within allocated funds and supervise lab staff.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Record keeping

Customer service

Communication

Safety procedures

Team coordination

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree + 1 year experience

Official transcripts

State licenses/certifications (where required)

Bilingual preferred

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Dallas College seeks a Lab Specialist to manage laboratories, maintain equipment, and support course programs. You will ensure safety, manage materials, and coordinate with faculty to provide learning-lab support and student orientation.

Responsibilities include maintaining MSDS records, inventory, and vendor interactions, while overseeing budget and supervising lab assistants and staff. On-site role with potential hybrid options after six months.