Forestry Lab Assistant: Lab & Field Support (Flexible)

CENTRAL OREGON COMMUNITY CLG; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Oregon Community College's Forest Resources Program seeks a Lab Assistant to support course labs, prepare lab supplies, maintain equipment, and assist the instructor in classroom and field activities to ensure a smooth lab experience for students.

The ideal candidate has basic forestry technology knowledge, the ability to teach or guide students, familiarity with tools such as diameter tapes, relaskops, increment borers, and spotting scopes, plus strong written and spoken English.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• One year of coursework in a Forest Resources Technology or related field.
• AAS degree in Forest Resources Technology or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist during Forest Resources program course labs under the direction of the primary instructor, answering student questions regarding lab exercises, providing instruction in lab procedures, monitoring safety during labs requiring use of hand tools or power equipment, administering of lab quizzes, grading of lab quizzes or assignments.
• Conduct layout of field lab exercises, checkout and in of equipment as needed. Perform minor maintenance/cleaning of lab equipment in the tool room or field.

Skills

Forestry tech knowledge

Lab instruction

Safety in labs

Communication

Education

High School diploma

One year coursework in Forest Resources Technology

AAS in Forest Resources Technology (preferred)

Tools

Diameter tape

Relaskop/clinometers

Increment borer

Binoculars/spotting scopes

Chainsaw

Job description

Central Oregon Community College's Forest Resources Program seeks a Lab Assistant to support course labs, prepare lab supplies, maintain equipment, and assist the instructor in classroom and field activities to ensure a smooth lab experience for students.

The ideal candidate has basic forestry technology knowledge, the ability to teach or guide students, familiarity with tools such as diameter tapes, relaskops, increment borers, and spotting scopes, plus strong written and spoken English.