Materials Lab Assistant & Safety Demonstrator

ADP, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. seeks a Materials Lab Assistant / Student Worker in San Diego to support the full-time lab manager in daily lab operations. You will assist with monitoring students, explaining tools, cleaning, organizing, and upholding lab procedures.

Starting Summer 2026, the role offers up to 20 hours per week, with a pay rate of $18 per hour, and a focus on safety and equipment maintenance under Caroline Ambrose, Materials Lab Manager.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent required.
• Enrollment in New School at least half-time.
• Experience with workshop safety preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean tools and equipment.
• Notify staff of broken tools and equipment.
• Troubleshoot student issues with tools and equipment.
• Keep labs clean and orderly during and after shifts.
• Open and close lab operations.
• Organize tools in storage areas.
• Observe inventory of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Oversee safe use of materials by students.
• Enforce safety rules for students.
• Perform safety demonstrations and instruct proper tool use.
• Knowledge of first aid kits and safety equipment.
• Assist in troubleshooting student projects and provide technical information.
• Advise students on acquiring materials for projects.
• Maintain internal lab programs.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School or equivalent

Enrollment in New School (half-time)

Tools

Woodworking tools

Metal shop tools

Digital fabrication equipment

Job description

ADP, Inc. seeks a Materials Lab Assistant / Student Worker in San Diego to support the full-time lab manager in daily lab operations. You will assist with monitoring students, explaining tools, cleaning, organizing, and upholding lab procedures.

Starting Summer 2026, the role offers up to 20 hours per week, with a pay rate of $18 per hour, and a focus on safety and equipment maintenance under Caroline Ambrose, Materials Lab Manager.