Part Time Lab Assistant I - Associate in Engineering

Central Piedmont Community College; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, NC seeks a lab support assistant to coordinate instructional laboratory activities and assist with student supervision. The role includes preparing facilities, distributing materials, and maintaining equipment and records.

Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED, with experience in an engineering-related program preferred. Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork are essential in a lab environment.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED or dual enrollment in high school.
• Associate in Engineering Degree program experience preferred.
• Knowledge of standard procedures in the field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination of laboratory activities to support instructional programs.
• Assist with monitoring students in a lab setting and basic data entry.
• Prepare facilities for classes and maintain clean, organized work areas; distribute lab materials and handouts.
• Maintain laboratory equipment; perform simple maintenance and report repairs.
• Assist with inventory and ordering of materials and supplies.
• Maintain laboratory records and student files including grades and attendance.
• Assist students working outside of class or lab times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Education

HS Diploma or GED or Dual Enrollment

Associate in Engineering Program

Job description

Assists with coordination of laboratory activities to support instructional programs.

• Assists with laboratory/clinical/ activities.
• Assists with monitoring students in a lab setting; process basic data entry.
• Assists in preparation of facility for classes and helps keep work areas are clean and neat; helps distribute lab materials and handouts.
• Assists in maintaining laboratory equipment; performs simple maintenance, cleans and stores equipment when not in use, and notifies supervisor of any needed repairs.
• Assists with inventory of materials and supplies, initiates ordering process as needed.
• Assists with maintenance of lab library of materials which may include books, tapes, and magazines.
• Assists with maintenance of records of laboratory activities and student files including grades and attendance.
• Assists students coming in to work or study outside of their class or lab meeting time.
• Other duties as assigned

• HS School Diploma or GED or Dual Enrolled in High School & Associate in Engineering Program
• Student in the Associate in Engineering Degree Program from a regionally accredited institution with experience
• Requires basic computer literacy (when appropriate)
• Requires knowledge of standard procedures in the field

Preferred Requirements:

Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution in the discipline or related field and experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to excel individually and with a team
• Knowledge of Engineering Disciplines
• Ability to prioritize tasks, and work with individuals from diverse backgrounds