Lab Assistant II: Engineering Support & Equipment Setup

Austin Community College District; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Austin Community College District is seeking an Assistant II, Lab (Hourly) to provide complex clerical and administrative support in a departmental lab. Responsibilities include data reporting, inventory control, and equipment handling including soldering electronics, calibration, and basic maintenance.

The role requires high school education and familiarity with engineering lab practices, with opportunities to work with CAD/CAM software and microcontrollers.

Qualifications

• Engineering lab experience, usually as a student in an engineering class.
• Office administration and bookkeeping principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the engineering discipline.
• Safety principles and practices for the assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties including operating a computer, maintaining records and files, and compiling data and reports.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies and materials.
• Operates, installs, and maintains equipment including soldering electronics.
• Sets up, configures and calibrates new equipment; may perform routine maintenance and repair.
• May assist students, or monitor and assist students, faculty, and staff in the use of equipment or facilities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multicultural teamwork

Confidentiality

Interpersonal communication

Following instructions

Lab materials handling

Scheduling

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or educational equivalent

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Microcontrollers

3-D printing

C++

Job description

Austin Community College District is seeking an Assistant II, Lab (Hourly) to provide complex clerical and administrative support in a departmental lab. Responsibilities include data reporting, inventory control, and equipment handling including soldering electronics, calibration, and basic maintenance.

The role requires high school education and familiarity with engineering lab practices, with opportunities to work with CAD/CAM software and microcontrollers.