Laboratory Assistant: Prep Materials, Demos & Lab Safety

South Orange County Community College District; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

South Orange County Community College District in Mission Viejo, CA seeks a Laboratory Assistant to support instructional labs under supervision. You will help prepare materials, set up demonstrations, maintain inventory, and ensure equipment is clean and safe for student use.

The role involves assisting instructors, handling records, and helping with routine maintenance of equipment while learning to operate lab apparatus.

Qualifications

• Basic principles and practices of laboratory operations.
• Basic operational characteristics of laboratory apparatus and materials.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Basic office procedures and computer skills for word processing, spreadsheets, databases.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructors in preparing instructional materials and demonstrations.
• Set up laboratory apparatus and demonstrate proper care and cleaning procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe learning environment and test equipment.
• Assist in ordering and maintaining supplies and equipment.
• Respond to inquiries and relay messages as needed.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Laboratory operations knowledge

Equipment operation

Record keeping

Safety practices

Communication

Inventory management

Education

Some college-level coursework

Job description

South Orange County Community College District in Mission Viejo, CA seeks a Laboratory Assistant to support instructional labs under supervision. You will help prepare materials, set up demonstrations, maintain inventory, and ensure equipment is clean and safe for student use.

The role involves assisting instructors, handling records, and helping with routine maintenance of equipment while learning to operate lab apparatus.