Physical Science Lab Assistant (PT)

Waubonsee Community College; Sugar Grove (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove is seeking a part-time Physical Science Lab Assistant to join our on-site team. The role reports to the Physical Science Lab Coordinator and the Dean for Mathematics and Sciences and focuses on preparing lab materials, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a safe, well-organized lab environment for students.

Responsibilities include setting up and resetting labs, preparing chemical solutions and earth science materials, inventory management with Excel,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of at least one college earth science lab course and/or chemistry course with laboratory.
• Able to work independently and follow directions, written and oral.
• Available to work flexible schedule that may include both day and evening hours.
• Personal transportation available to travel between campuses if needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lab materials in accordance with faculty requests and course curriculum.
• Set up, reset for the next instructor and take down laboratory experiments.
• Prepare chemical solutions and earth science materials per established procedures.
• Maintain lab areas in a clean and safe manner and follow safety protocols.
• Assist in maintaining minor equipment and inventory using Excel database.
• Assist instructors with special projects and events and safety research (SDS).
• Complete mandatory lab safety training and college compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Physical ability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Earth science lab course and/or chemistry with lab

Tools

Windows 11

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Physical Science Lab Assistant (PT)

Part-time Staff

Sugar Grove Campus

Hybrid Option: No

Join our dynamic team at Waubonsee Community College, where your career can flourish. Be part of a transformative institution, dedicated to making a positive impact in our community and the lives of our students.Waubonsee Community College is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college’s culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success.Your future starts here – join us today!

The Physical Science Lab Assistant is responsible to the Physical Science Lab Coordinator and the Dean for Mathematics and Sciences. The essential duties of this position are to prepare all of the lab course materials in accordance with the faculty requests and course curriculum, maintain and repair minor equipment and minor instruments in order to provide a quality and safe lab environment for students.

Set-up, reset for the next instructor and take down individual laboratory experiments according to prep sheets, storing equipment and materials properly.

Prepare chemical solutions following established procedures, including standardization. Prepare materials and equipment for the earth science, geology, and geography lab course activities.

Maintain the lab areas in a clean and safe manner. Follow all safety protocols as outlined in the Chemical Hygiene Plan, including proper disposal of waste, wearing personal protective equipment, and maintaining a clean workroom area.

Assist the Physical Science Lab Coordinator in maintaining minor equipment and instrumentation used within the department (for example: pH meters, balances, melting point apparatus, water bath, oven, centrifuge, titrators, hot plates, telescopes, Pasco sensors and equipment, microscopes, stream table).

Assist the Physical Science Lab Coordinator in ordering and receiving materials and supplies. Inventory materials and supplies updating Excel database as required, alerting the Physical Science Lab Coordinator when materials and supplies are running low.

Assist the faculty with special projects and events, such as, scanning maps, National Geography Day, Wetlands well data collection and GIS.

Assist Physical Science Lab Coordinator and instructors to help assure safety of students. Research the Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals and solutions, maintaining the most current in binders.

Complete mandatory training for lab safety and college compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

HighSchool Diploma or equivalent required.

Successful completion of at least one college earth science lab course and/or chemistry course with laboratory.

Able to work independently and follow directions, written and oral.

Available to work flexible schedule that may include both day and evening hours.

Personal transportation available to travel between campuses if needed.

Excellent organizational skills.

Excellent communication skills, written and oral.

Good computer skills, including familiarity with Windows 11, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Ability to lift 35 pounds independently.

Position Details

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Grant Funded: No

Compensation Range: 16.65 - 20.06

Compensation Type: Hourly

Compensation Currency: USD

Compensation: The pay for this position will be determined by your experience, education, and qualifications.

Work Schedule: M-F 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Work Hours: 25 hrs a week/max

Testing: No

Priority Application Review Date: 10/22/2026

Applications received by the “Priority Application Review Date” will receive priority consideration. Review of applications will begin at that time and continue until the position is filled.

Benefits:

EOE, including disability and veteran