Part-Time Laboratory Assistant Pool: Business, Industry and Technology

Highland; Illinois; On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Highland Community College periodically searches for part-time Laboratory Assistants to support the Business, Industry and Technology division. Hours are 10-12 per week and scheduling may vary by department. The role involves lab prep, safety, and equipment management across various programs.

Minimum qualification is a high school diploma with an associate’s degree preferred. Compensation ranges from $15.00 to $23.00 per hour and the college encourages diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills with empathy and respect; clear communication; courteous and helpful demeanor.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and faculty; cooperative, flexible, reliable, responsible.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and operational support for college laboratories, shops, and instructional environments.
• Support multiple program areas such as Agriculture, Cosmetology, Welding, CNC/Manufacturing, and other career and technical education disciplines.
• Assist with laboratory preparation, maintain a safe learning environment, and ensure equipment/materials comply with guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Job description

Part‑Time Laboratory Assistant Pool: Business, Industry and Technology

Description of Hours: 10-12 hours per week. (schedule may vary based on departmental needs)

The Business, Industry and Technology division of Highland Community College periodically searches for part‑time Laboratory Assistants. Though a position may not be open at this time.

Essential Job Functions:

• The Laboratory Assistant provides instructional and operational support for community college laboratory, shop, and instructional environments.
• This position may support a variety of academic program areas, including but not limited to Agriculture, Cosmetology, Welding, CNC/Manufacturing, and other career and technical education disciplines.
• The Laboratory Assistant supports faculty and students by assisting with laboratory preparation, maintaining a safe learning environment, and ensuring equipment and materials are properly managed in accordance with institutional, state, and federal guidelines.

Skills:

• Able to utilize excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen with empathy and respect, communicate clearly, and convey courtesy, patience, sincerity and a desire to help.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and faculty, characterized by cooperation, flexibility, reliability, and personal responsibility.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma required; Associate's degree preferred.

Salary: $15.00 - $23.00 (Varies by program.)

• Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for the purpose of application)
• Contact information for three professional references

Highland Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, and encourages applications from veterans, minorities, people with disabilities and other diverse groups.