Lab Assistant III - Health, Career & Technical Education, Math & Science

El Paso Community College; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Community College seeks a dedicated lab assistant to provide tutorial, training, and instructional support to students in an open lab on campus. The role includes assisting students with coursework, maintaining lab equipment, developing computer tutorials, supervising work‑study staff, and ensuring a safe, orderly learning environment.

A combined Associate’s Degree and three years of related experience are required, with strong customer service and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and three (3) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Experience providing effective customer service and assisting students in a lab setting.
• Effective analytical skills and ability to multi‑task.
• Experience developing and maintaining inventory records.
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining lab equipment.
• Experience supervising personnel.
• Experience conducting orientations.
• Proficient computer skills to include internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutorial, training, and instructional support to students in an open lab.
• Assist students with course and laboratory assignments. Provide lab work based on identified problem areas. Facilitate customized learning sessions for individuals or groups on specific subjects, procedures, or use of equipment and materials.
• Review work assignments and suggest resource material to study.
• Assist in the preparation of instructional materials to include lab equipment and supplies necessary to conduct laboratory activities Ensure laboratory equipment is functioning and well maintained. Perform routine repairs. Develop and implement computer tutorials. Facilitate computer testing, collect exams, and record grades.
• Monitor lab activities to ensure a safe learning environment. Provide orientation to faculty, staff, and students in the use of the laboratory, equipment, and supplies. Develop and maintain an inventory system for instructional materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Distribute and retrieve classroom resources in a self‑paced learning environment. Maintain usage records and monitor material returned.
• Provide work direction to assigned part‑time or work study staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Lab assistance

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Inventory management

Equipment maintenance

Staff supervision

Orientation delivery

Education

Associate's Degree

3 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Provide tutorial, training, and instructional support to students in an open lab. In-person work on campus is an essential function of this position.

Assist students with course and laboratory assignments. Provide lab work based on identified problem areas. Facilitate customized learning sessions for individuals or groups on specific subjects, procedures, or use of equipment and materials. Review work assignments and suggest resource material to study.

Assist in the preparation of instructional materials to include lab equipment and supplies necessary to conduct laboratory activities Ensure laboratory equipment is functioning and well maintained. Perform routine repairs. Develop and implement computer tutorials. Facilitate computer testing, collect exams, and record grades.

Monitor lab activities to ensure a safe learning environment. Provide orientation to faculty, staff, and students in the use of the laboratory, equipment, and supplies. Develop and maintain an inventory system for instructional materials, equipment, and supplies.

Distribute and retrieve classroom resources in a self‑paced learning environment. Maintain usage records and monitor material returned.

Provide work direction to assigned part‑time or work study staff.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

1. Associate's Degree and three (3) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
2. Experience providing effective customer service and assisting students in a lab setting.
3. Effective analytical skills and ability to multi‑task.
4. Experience developing and maintaining inventory records.
5. Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining lab equipment.
6. Experience supervising personnel.
7. Experience conducting orientations.
8. Proficient computer skills to include internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point.

Special Conditions

1. This is a security-sensitive position as defined under the Texas Education Code, Section 51.215; the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the College's policies and procedures.

COPIES OF ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE uploaded with the application. CURRENT EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO UPLOAD THEIR TRANSCRIPTS WITH EACH SUBMITTED APPLICATION; TRANSCRIPTS IN PERSONNEL FILES CANNOT BE ACCESSED BY EVALUATORS FOR THIS PURPOSE. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Only documents stating 'Transcript' or 'Unofficial Transcript' will be accepted. Other documents (Degree Audit, Degree Summary, Program Summary, etc.), uploaded in lieu of transcripts will not be accepted.

If you are unable to attach your transcripts to your application, please mail your transcripts to El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents MUST include the position titleand posting number for this position vacancy.

A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged and may be submitted on-line with the application form or forwarded to the Human Resources Department at El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents must be received by the application deadline. Documents received after the application deadline will not be accepted.

Copies of transcripts must reflect completed coursework and conferred degrees. All academic coursework and degrees must be from an accredited college or university or be certified by an acceptable agency that the institution is recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in its home country (this is generally stated in the degree evaluation).

Transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a full translation (word for word) by a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Additionally, each foreign transcript must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited coursework.

Applications containing foreign transcripts that are not accompanied with the above required documentation will not be considered.

In accordance with federal law and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate must furnish documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before being employed.

The El Paso Community College County District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability and veteran status.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required to this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.