Physical Science Lab Assistant – Temporary

Oklahoma City Community College; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Oklahoma City Community College seeks a Physical Science Lab Assistant – Temporary to prepare and support chemistry and physics labs. The role involves setting up, maintaining, and taking down labs, cleaning spaces, enforcing safety, maintaining reagents and equipment, and assisting students and faculty in the Physical Science Center.

The position is temporary, part-time, up to 25 hours weekly, with a $15.50 per hour placement.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Chemistry, Physics, or a related field (or 60 credit hours toward a Bachelor's).
• Knowledge of safety procedures for hazardous materials.
• Ability to set up, maintain, and dismantle labs and tutor students.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and clean labs for student activities.
• Maintain inventory and equipment.
• Tutor students in chemistry and physics.
• Schedule lab sessions and assist professors.

Skills

Safety procedures

Lab equipment handling

Verbal communication

Education

Associate degree in Chemistry/Physics or related field

60 credit hours toward Bachelor's

Job description

Physical Science Lab Assistant – Temporary

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

Classification Title

Classification Title Temporary Non-Exempt

Working Title

Working Title Physical Science Lab Assistant – Temporary

Datatel Position ID SEMA0PSLATMP1A

Annual Hours

Annual Hours Up to 25 hours weekly not to exceed 1000 hours annually

Placement Range

Placement Range $15.50 per hour

Position Type

Position Type Temporary Part-time

Job Category

Job Category Non-Exempt

General Description

This position prepares (sets-up, maintains, and takes down) the lab for student activities in the chemistry and physics area of the Physical Science Center and in related group labs; cleans and organizes the labs; maintains lab safety; makes the reagents, maintains equipment, and tutors students in the Physical Science Center; maintains inventory; schedules appointments as needed; makes sure that the lab professors and students have an easy transition into the lab space; and ensures that the setup is well maintained to prevent variations in between the labs in terms of reagents and setup.

Reports To

Physical Science Lab Supervisor

What position(s) reports to this position?

none

Associate Degree in Chemistry, Physics, or a related field

Equivalency/Substitution: 60 credit hours toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Physics, or a related field

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge:

• Safety procedures for storing, handling, and disposing of hazardous materials
• Laboratory equipment, materials, procedures, and theoretical concepts

Skills:

• Dealing with human relations issues
• Using basic algebra, trigonometry, etc. to solve elementary chemistry and physics problems (i.e., molarity, normality, percentages by weight or volume, etc.)
• Communicating verbally

Abilities:

• Observe and detect signs of hazards and obstacles that may cause injury to students and staff in the Science Lab

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS : The work is light work which requires the person in this position to occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: This position requires the person to have visual ability, corrected, to observe and detect signs of hazards and obstacles that may cause injury to students and staff in the science lab. This position requires the person to lift and/or carry equipment weighing 60 pounds with or without the use of auxiliary aids. Work is performed in a relatively safe and secure work environment. Exposed to human blood, other potentially infectious material, and chemical hazards. Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Work is performed using a flexible work schedule including daytime, evening, and Saturday hours and also including up to three nights per week as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

none

Required Training

Quarterly compliance training as assigned by institution

Work Hours

Monday through Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm, with some evenings & weekends during peak periods.

Department

Department Physical Science Lab

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/06/2025

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

HR Contact

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)

Monitors and guides students in individual lab exercises; answers questions concerning computer software and other resource materials available in the Physical Science Center. Schedules appointments; and tutors students in chemistry and physics courses even on a walk‑in basis during Center’s hours. Communicates with professors for upcoming semesters and courses; sets up, maintains, and takes down labs for next lab period; prepares materials; assembles, disassembles, cleans, organizes, and stores equipment needed for individual and group laboratory experiments. Organizes back and storage rooms for stock; prepares laboratory solutions and standard and special reagents; uses the necessary calculations to prepare solutions of specified molarities, formalities, or percentage composition. Explains the various experiments conducted in the chemistry, physics, and Physical Science Laboratories following the given procedures and instructions. Understands, obeys, and enforces all safety and health regulations applicable in a science laboratory including the state and federal regulations concerning the handling of hazardous materials. Makes minor instrument adjustment; and explains to students the operation of all equipment used in the laboratories including balances, meters, spectrophotometer, IR, GC, etc. Supervises Work Study personnel in the maintenance of an orderly, clean environment in the laboratory areas as well as in the lab preparation and stock room areas. Effectively interacts and communicates with students, faculty, and staff while performing duties. Assists students with chemistry and physics questions in regard to their class work or lab work weather in person or in a virtual situation. Fulfills student and institutional needs by maintaining a flexible work schedule assigned by the Physical Science Lab Supervisor; maintains attendance records in the Physical Science Center. Assists personnel in the maintenance of an orderly, clean environment in the laboratory areas as well as in the lab preparation and stock room areas. Identifies and requests in a timely manner supplies needed in the chemistry, physics, and Physical Science Laboratories; maintains inventory. Keeps records of supplies, equipment, and materials used or maintained to support laboratory activities. Performs various clerical tasks; answers phones/emails; and uses spreadsheets as needed.

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 (*).

• * Do you have an Associate Degree in Chemistry, Physics, or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have 60 credit hours toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Physics, or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• Have you attached all required documents?
  • Yes
  • No

Posting Number Student, Work Study, Temporary_0402903