Lab Specialist - Full Time - Visual and Digital Art -Brookhaven

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

Weekly Work Hours40

Compensation RangeN04-PT

Salary Minimum$24.47 Annually

FLSAUnited States of America (Non-Exempt)

Work Location

• All positions are considered on-site roles.
• After six months of employment, some positions may be eligibleto apply for a hybrid work arrangement based on jobresponsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, andDallas College policy.
• Academic (Faculty) positions require an on-campus presence,even when teaching online courses, in accordance with statelaw.

Position TypeStaff

Position Summary

Dallas College seeks a dynamic individual to play an importantrole in the operation of the one of the seven new Dallas Collegeacademic Schools (the Schools). The Lab Specialist will servewithin one of the Dallas College academic Schools. Dallas Collegeis establishing the Schools with a new, ambitious academicframework to ensure the Schools align with the North Texas region’sworkforce and industry needs to ensure graduates’ success in theircareers.

The Lab Specialist will report to the Lab Manager. The LabSpecialist is responsible for maintaining materials, supplies,equipment, and information systems while providing technicalsupport for courses and programs.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge about laboratory operations, laboratory informationsystems (software and hardware), and laboratory equipment in one ormore discipline areas within the School.

• Advanced ability to use computer technology to access data,maintain records, generate reports and communicate with others.

• Must have strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task,detail-oriented approach to work, strong decision-making skills,good follow-up, ability to complete tasks.

• Utilizes excellent interpersonal, listening, oral and writtencommunication skills in order to communicate effectively withinternal and external stakeholders and constituents in the DallasCollege community network.

• Strong knowledge and experience providing effective customerservice.

• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously withindividuals internal/external to Dallas College.

• Must be able to comply with district policies/procedures as wellas applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations.

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard officeenvironment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individualswith physical challenges to perform the essential duties andresponsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree plus one (1) year of related work experienceand/or experience in a teaching environment. In lieu of associatedegree, two (2) years of related work experience may besubstituted.

• Official transcripts are required.

• Some positions may require specific statelicensed/certifications depending on the discipline.

• Bilingual preferred.

***Will be subject to a criminal background check. Somepositions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily operations and maintenance oflaboratories, specialized classrooms, learning laboratories, toolrooms and equipment in support of courses and programs.

• Promote and support safety through laboratory safe practices andprovide training for students on safety procedures and hazardousmaterials handling.

• Maintains all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) informationforall chemicals and materials as required.

• Responsible for performing periodic inventory and maintainingaccurate inventory for equipment, tools, materials andsupplies.

• Receives, stores, and issues tools, supplies or equipmentassociated with courses or programs.

• Maintains log of tools, materials and equipment distributed andreturned.

• Responsible for security of assigned inventory.

• Responsible for maintaining tools, equipment, and informationsystems in good working condition and ensuring that repairs arescheduled and completed in a timely manner; perform minor repairsand calibrations as needed.

• Responsible for scheduling preventative maintenance of equipmentand recommend replacement or new equipment acquisitions.

• Schedule repairs and prepares and tracks purchaserequisitions.

• Serve as primary point of contact for vendors for quotes andpurchases.

• For learning labs, partner with faculty to coordinateappropriate learning lab support services including studentorientation and training.

• Responsible for troubleshooting lab hardware/softwareissues.

• Monitor students in the computer lab during open labperiods.

• Assist in the monitoring of lab activities to ensure a safe andclean learning environment.

• Serves as a resource to students, staff and faculty in area ofspecialization.

• Monitor and control budget expenditures within allocation.

• Hire, supervise, and evaluate lab assistants and assignedstaff.

• Determines work schedules and assignments in collaboration withfaculty.

• Keeps up to date on the professional and technical aspects onthe job.

• Utilizes excellent communication skills when interacting withinternal/external stakeholders and constituents within the DallasCollege community network.

• Provide excellent customer service.

• Completes required Dallas College Professional Developmenttraining hours per academic year.

• Perform other job duties as assigned.

The intent of this job description is to provide arepresentative summary of the major duties and responsibilitiesperformed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties andresponsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may bedirected to perform job-related tasks other than those specificallypresented in this description. Position requires regular andpredictable attendance.

About Us

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County CommunityCollege District, has served more than three (3) million students.Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Wortharea, we are one of the largest community college systems in thestate of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community collegespace, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment ofopportunity and belonging for all students and employees. Werecognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talentthat stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are partof an equal opportunity system that provides education andemployment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of anyprotected attribute, including race, color, religion, nationalorigin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identityor gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basisprotected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law,Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicantsand employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as anymental health or physical disability needs.

Applications DeadlineNovember 19, 2026