Laboratory Operations Assistant

Indian River State College; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 17,559 - 25,008; Full time

Job summary

Indian River State College in Port Saint Lucie, FL, seeks an instructional laboratory assistant to provide technical support for teaching laboratories and the Lab Manager. The role involves preparing reagents, setting up labs, and maintaining equipment to ensure smooth daily operation of instructional labs.

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with at least one college-level science lab course, plus knowledge of basic lab safety and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; at least one college-level science lab course.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory safety protocols.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience or ability to work with, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment.
• Detail oriented, sound judgment, multi-tasking, team or independent work.

Responsibilities

• Prepares reagents and solutions specific to the science area assigned, using established standards.
• Sets up laboratory for science lab experiments and exercises; distributes and arranges equipment, models and other related material.
• Assists in the operation and maintenance of instructional labs.
• Participates in the planning and implementation of exercises and experiments.
• Implements new or modified policies and procedures.
• Prepares special instructions for non-routine and complex assignments.
• Complies with the correct procedures, policies, and health and safety regulations.
• Completes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Lab safety

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; one college-level science lab course

Job description

Indian River State College in Port Saint Lucie, FL, seeks an instructional laboratory assistant to provide technical support for teaching laboratories and the Lab Manager. The role involves preparing reagents, setting up labs, and maintaining equipment to ensure smooth daily operation of instructional labs.

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with at least one college-level science lab course, plus knowledge of basic lab safety and strong communication skills.