Lab Assistant

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY; Rosemont (PA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Villanova University is seeking a Lab Assistant to support ECE instructional labs in Drosdick Hall. Responsibilities include organizing lab spaces, preparing course materials and kits, checking inventory, testing equipment, and assisting with lab setup and maintenance.

The role is for a student, with 20 hours per week, and eligibility is Work Study ONLY. Location is on campus in Rosemont, PA, within the Electrical and Computer Engineering department.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student in the ECE Department.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize lab spaces, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Track inventory and help prepare lab kits for courses and projects.
• Set up lab stations, equipment, and instructional materials.
• Test, calibrate, and check lab instruments and hardware.
• Assist with PC software installation, updates, and troubleshooting.
• Support Linux OS imaging, patching, and maintenance.
• Move equipment and supplies as needed for lab operations.
• Report damaged, missing, or malfunctioning equipment.
• Support faculty, teaching assistants, and lab staff with other lab‑related tasks as assigned.

Education

Enrolled in ECE Department

Job description

Lab Assistant

Position Summary: The ECE Lab Assistant helps maintain and support the Electrical and Computer Engineering instructional labs. This role involves organizing lab spaces, preparing course materials and kits, checking parts and inventory, testing equipment, and assisting with lab setup and maintenance. The position is ideal for students interested in hands‑on technical work, electronics, computer systems, and supporting a safe and effective lab environment.

Position Details

Posting Number: 20260262V

Position Title: Lab Assistant

Posting Type: Student

Hours/week: 20

Eligibility: Work Study ONLY

Semester: 2026-2027

Academic Year: 2026-2027

Location: Drosdick Hall

Number of positions: 1

Department: 204-Electrical and Computer Engineering

Contact Name: Tom Xaviour

Contact Phone/Extension: 610-519-4976

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize lab spaces, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Track inventory and help prepare lab kits for courses and projects.
• Set up lab stations, equipment, and instructional materials.
• Test, calibrate, and check lab instruments and hardware.
• Assist with PC software installation, updates, and troubleshooting.
• Support Linux OS imaging, patching, and maintenance.
• Move equipment and supplies as needed for lab operations.
• Report damaged, missing, or malfunctioning equipment.
• Support faculty, teaching assistants, and lab staff with other lab‑related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student in the ECE Department.