Physical Science Center Lab Aide - Student

Oklahoma City Community College; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Oklahoma City Community College is seeking a part-time Physical Science Center Lab Aide - Student to assist PSC lab staff with lab set-up, cleaning, and general operations. Flexible hours between 10 and 25 per week, with shifts including evenings or weekends as needed.

As a current OCCC student, you will help ensure safe, clean, and well-organized lab spaces, while adhering to safety policies and participating in required trainings.

Qualifications

• Observe and detect hazards and obstacles to prevent injuries.
• Basic computer skills.
• Maintain a clean and organized work and storage area.
• Adhere to policies and safety guidelines.
• Independently perform essential responsibilities.
• Demonstrate problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Be punctual and reliable.
• Demonstrate effective communication, customer service, and human relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Interact with students, faculty, and staff while performing duties.
• Participate in required training offered by OCCC.
• Assist PSC lab staff with maintenance and upkeep of labs and common areas.
• Wash, rinse, dry and store laboratory glassware.
• Open or close the PSC following procedures.
• Assist with administrative tasks during times scheduled in the PSC.
• Perform routine housekeeping to keep areas clean and orderly.

Skills

Hazard awareness

Basic computer skills

Clean workspace

Policy adherence

Independence

Problem solving

Punctuality

Communication skills

Customer service

Human relations

Job description

Physical Science Center Lab Aide - Student

If selected for the position, applicants will be required to provide:

A schedule detailing their available work hours

A current class schedule and transcript

Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.

For application assistance or questions, please contact Human Resources at [phone], Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

Classification Title

Classification Title Student Employment Program (FWSP/STEP)

Working Title

Working Title Physical Science Center Lab Aide - Student

Datatel Position ID SEMA8FEDWORK1A / SEMA9STEPROG1A

Annual Hours

Annual Hours As needed or assigned not to exceed 25 hours a week.

Placement Range

Placement Range $10.00

Position Type

Position Type Student Employee

Job Category

Job Category Student

General Description

The Physical Sciences Center ( PSC ) lab aide assists the PSC lab assistants and faculty with performing routine tasks required for the ongoing operation of science labs and laboratory preparation areas with supervision.

Reports To

Reports To Physical Sciences Center Lab Supervisor

What position(s) reports to this position?

None

Must be a current OCCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours for the Fall or Spring semester or enrolled in a minimum of 3 hours for the Summer semester.

OR

Must be a current OCCC student with a Federal Work Study award.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to observe and detect signs of hazards and obstacles that may cause injury to students and staff in the Physical Sciences Center and Labs

Basic computer skills

Maintain a clean and organized work and storage area

Must be able to adhere to policies, procedures and guidelines to assure personal safety, and the safety of other personnel

Must be able to independently perform the essential responsibilities of the position

Must be adept at problem-solving and conflict resolution

Must be punctual and reliable

Must demonstrate effective communication, customer service expertise, and human relations skills while performing at work

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

1. GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Medium work: This position requires the person to occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force and frequently exert up to 10 pounds of force to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES :
This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to students, faculty, staff, and others to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.

This position requires the person to frequently move about the PSC Labs and SEM building to assist staff and perform the essential functions of the position.

This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer and other office/lab equipment to perform the essential functions of the position.

This position requires the person to frequently operate equipment that involves repetitive motions of hands and wrists.

This position requires the person to frequently remain in a standing and stationary position.

This position requires the person to frequently position self to access materials that may be above head or at ground level.

This position requires the person to use upper and lower body to exert force up to 50 pounds to push, pull, grasp, and/or lift materials or equipment.

This position requires the person to frequently position self to work with lab equipment or assist staff.

3. VISUAL ACUITY :
This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.

4. WORKING CONDITIONS
This position’s essential functions are performed in an indoor, office or lab setting.

In this position the applicant can be exposed to hazards such as but not limited to: close proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, high heat, hazardous chemicals, oils, infectious diseases, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, and gases.

Preferred Qualifications

Basic knowledge of laboratory setup, materials and procedures.

Required Training

All OCCC training that is appropriate for this position when offered.

Work Hours

Flexible work schedule ranging from 10 – 25 hours per week, may include nights or weekends depending on PSC operational requirements. Hours are set each semester. Schedules will respect the student’s course load demands.

Department

Department Physical Science Lab

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/25/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Job Duties

Job Duties (Position Specific)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement)

Effectively interact and communicate with students, faculty, and staff while performing duties.

Participate in all required training applicable to this position offered by OCCC .

Assist PSC lab assistants and staff with maintenance and upkeep of lab and communal areas, to include sweeping, moping, dusting etc.

Wash, rinse, dry and store laboratory glassware in designated storage areas.

Assist in opening or closing the PSC following procedures as assigned.

Assist with administrative tasks during times scheduled in the PSC .

Perform routine housekeeping tasks to maintain laboratory, preparation, and stockroom areas in a clean and orderly condition.

Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures)

Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures.

Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.

Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.

Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC’s established safety and health procedures and practices.

Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a current OCCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours for the Fall or Spring semester or enrolled in a minimum of 3 credit hours for the Summer semester. OR Current OCCC student with a Federal Work Study award?
  • Current OCCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours for the Fall or Spring semester or enrolled in a minimum of 3 credit hours for the Summer semester.
  • Current OCCC student with a Federal Work Study award.
  • None of the above
• * Have you attached all required documents?
  • Yes
  • No