STEM Lab Assistant III — Student Support & Lab Maintenance

El Paso Community College; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Community College seeks a dedicated lab assistant to provide tutorial, training, and instructional support to students in an open lab on campus. The role includes assisting students with coursework, maintaining lab equipment, developing computer tutorials, supervising work‑study staff, and ensuring a safe, orderly learning environment.

A combined Associate’s Degree and three years of related experience are required, with strong customer service and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and three (3) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Experience providing effective customer service and assisting students in a lab setting.
• Effective analytical skills and ability to multi‑task.
• Experience developing and maintaining inventory records.
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining lab equipment.
• Experience supervising personnel.
• Experience conducting orientations.
• Proficient computer skills to include internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutorial, training, and instructional support to students in an open lab.
• Assist students with course and laboratory assignments. Provide lab work based on identified problem areas. Facilitate customized learning sessions for individuals or groups on specific subjects, procedures, or use of equipment and materials.
• Review work assignments and suggest resource material to study.
• Assist in the preparation of instructional materials to include lab equipment and supplies necessary to conduct laboratory activities Ensure laboratory equipment is functioning and well maintained. Perform routine repairs. Develop and implement computer tutorials. Facilitate computer testing, collect exams, and record grades.
• Monitor lab activities to ensure a safe learning environment. Provide orientation to faculty, staff, and students in the use of the laboratory, equipment, and supplies. Develop and maintain an inventory system for instructional materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Distribute and retrieve classroom resources in a self‑paced learning environment. Maintain usage records and monitor material returned.
• Provide work direction to assigned part‑time or work study staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Lab assistance

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Inventory management

Equipment maintenance

Staff supervision

Orientation delivery

Education

Associate's Degree

3 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

El Paso Community College seeks a dedicated lab assistant to provide tutorial, training, and instructional support to students in an open lab on campus. The role includes assisting students with coursework, maintaining lab equipment, developing computer tutorials, supervising work‑study staff, and ensuring a safe, orderly learning environment.

A combined Associate’s Degree and three years of related experience are required, with strong customer service and computer skills.