Lab Assistant I — Educational Lab Support (Part-Time)

Houston City College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Houston Community College is seeking a part-time Lab Assistant I to support lab setup, materials preparation, and resource management in the department. The role involves assisting instructors in operating classes, maintaining inventories, and preparing experiments and demonstrations.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and up to 1 year of experience in an educational lab setting. Candidates should have strong communication skills and the ability to lift 25 lbs, with a

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Word processing, spreadsheet and web page applications.
• Able to work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds.
• Must be able to receive, organize, maintain, test, and set up lab equipment, materials, or hardware supplies.
• Familiar with an academic lab setup, configuration, and testing of related equipment.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• 1 year experience in an educational lab setting or related area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructors, as needed, in operating laboratory classes in the department.
• Organize, maintain, and control inventory.
• Assist the instructor or senior lab personnel in preparing lab experiments and demonstrations.
• Comply with all applicable health and safety regulations, policies, and established work practices.
• Maintain lab equipment by cleaning and performing basic repairs, contacting the supervisor for more complicated repairs.
• Perform clerical assistance, as needed for lab maintenance and attendance purposes.
• May assist/tutor students with using lab software and equipment.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Web page applications

Diversity awareness

Lab equipment setup

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Houston Community College is seeking a part-time Lab Assistant I to support lab setup, materials preparation, and resource management in the department. The role involves assisting instructors in operating classes, maintaining inventories, and preparing experiments and demonstrations.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and up to 1 year of experience in an educational lab setting. Candidates should have strong communication skills and the ability to lift 25 lbs, with a