Part-Time Lab Assistant I – Civil Engineering Technology Lab.

Central Piedmont Community College; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Piedmont Community College is seeking a laboratory assistant to support instructional programs by coordinating and preparing labs, assisting students, and maintaining materials.

Responsibilities include assisting with lab activities, monitoring students, data entry, equipment upkeep, inventory, and records management. The role requires basic computer literacy and an understanding of standard procedures in the engineering field. Working days: Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED or Dual Enrolled in High School & Associate in Engineering Program
• Experience in an engineering-related program or environment preferred
• Requires basic computer literacy (when appropriate)
• Requires knowledge of standard procedures in the field

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination of laboratory activities to support instructional programs.
• Assist with laboratory/clinical activities.
• Monitor students in a lab setting; perform basic data entry.
• Prepare facility for classes; keep work areas clean and neat; distribute lab materials and handouts.
• Maintain laboratory equipment; perform simple maintenance; report repairs.
• Assist with inventory of materials and supplies; initiate ordering process as needed.
• Maintain lab library of materials (books, tapes, magazines).
• Maintain records of laboratory activities and student files including grades and attendance.
• Assist students in studying outside class or lab meeting times.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Engineering Disciplines

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associate in Engineering Program

Job description

Assists with coordination of laboratory activities to support instructional programs.

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

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