Lab Assistant III - Simulation

El Paso Community College; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Community College seeks a Lab Support Specialist to provide tutorial, training, and instructional support to students in an open lab on campus.

In this role you will assist students with course and laboratory assignments, maintain lab equipment, develop instructional materials, and supervise part-time staff while ensuring a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent with related experience preferred.
• Experience providing effective customer service in a lab setting.
• Analytical, multitasking, and organizational abilities.
• Experience developing and maintaining inventory records.
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining lab equipment.
• Experience supervising personnel.
• Experience conducting orientations.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutorial, training, and instructional support to students in an open lab.
• Assist students with course and laboratory assignments and provide lab work.
• Review work assignments and suggest resource material to study.
• Assist in preparing instructional materials and ensure lab equipment is functional and maintained.
• Develop and implement computer tutorials; facilitate computer testing and record grades.
• Monitor lab activities to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Provide orientation to faculty, staff, and students on lab use and safety.
• Develop and maintain an inventory system for instructional materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Distribute and retrieve classroom resources in a self-paced learning environment.
• Provide work direction to assigned part-time or work‑study staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Inventory management

Lab equipment troubleshooting

Staff supervision

Orientation

Computer skills

Education

Associate's Degree

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.

NOTE: A copy of the transcript reflecting this required education MUST be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred. The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application.

Special Conditions

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.

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.