Lab Operations & Safety Specialist

Dallas College; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas College seeks a dynamic Lab Specialist to support one of its academic Schools. The role focuses on maintaining laboratory materials, supplies, equipment, and information systems while providing technical support for courses and programs.

The Lab Specialist reports to the Lab Manager and collaborates with faculty to ensure learning labs run smoothly, with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and timely repairs. The position is on-site with potential hybrid options after six months in some roles.

Qualifications

• Associate degree plus one year of related work experience or teaching experience.
• Official transcripts are required.
• Some positions may require specific state licensed/certifications depending on the discipline.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and maintenance of laboratories, classrooms, learning labs, toolrooms and equipment.
• Provide safety training and ensure hazardous materials handling procedures are followed.
• Maintain MSDS information for chemicals and materials.
• Perform inventory and track equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Receive, store and issue tools and equipment for courses or programs.
• Keep logs of distributed and returned items and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Ensure security of inventory and proper repairs or calibrations.
• Schedule preventative maintenance and recommend new equipment acquisitions.
• Coordinate purchasing and vendor quotes as primary contact.
• Assist learning labs with student orientation and training.
• Troubleshoot lab hardware/software issues.
• Monitor students in the computer lab and ensure a safe learning environment.
• Provide customer service to students, staff and faculty.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree

Official transcripts required

Statelicensed/certifications may be required

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Dallas College seeks a dynamic Lab Specialist to support one of its academic Schools. The role focuses on maintaining laboratory materials, supplies, equipment, and information systems while providing technical support for courses and programs.

The Lab Specialist reports to the Lab Manager and collaborates with faculty to ensure learning labs run smoothly, with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and timely repairs. The position is on-site with potential hybrid options after six months in some roles.