Student Employee - Engineering Tech Lab Asst

Central Ohio Technical College; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Ohio Technical College in Newark is seeking a part-time student employee to assist in engineering technology laboratories. You will help maintain a safe, organized learning environment and support faculty during lab activities as students use equipment.

The role involves assisting with equipment inspection, testing, storage, and basic maintenance, while ensuring compliance with lab procedures and safety guidelines. Work hours vary by departmental needs and student availability.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of or the ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and engineering instructions.
• Familiarity with common electronic testing and assembly tools and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operation of instructional laboratories in a safe and organized manner.
• Inspect, test, organize, and store laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Assist faculty during lab activities and help students use equipment properly.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Electronic testing tools

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

Current probes

Function generators

Soldering irons

Wire strippers

Job description

Student Employee - Engineering Tech Lab Asst

Position Type: Student

Contract Length (Full-Time Faculty Only): Not Applicable

Hiring Range: $13.30

Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-Time

Position Status: Temp

Minimum Qualifications

Student must possess the following qualifications:

• Knowledge of or the ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions used to assemble and troubleshoot electronic equipment, applying basic electronic theory and component knowledge.
• Familiarity with or the ability to safely use common electronic testing and assembly tools, including current probes, voltage probes, function generators, oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters (DVMs), voltage testers, power screwdrivers, wire strippers, crimping tools, and soldering irons.

Preferred Qualifications

Engineering and IT students

Summary of Duties

Provide support for the daily operation of instructional laboratories by maintaining a safe, organized, and functional learning environment. Responsibilities include organizing, inspecting, testing, and storing laboratory equipment and supplies; performing basic equipment maintenance; identifying and reporting damaged or non-functioning equipment; and assisting with the proper disposal of outdated materials. The Student Employee also serves as a laboratory monitor by supporting faculty during lab activities, assisting students with the appropriate use of equipment, and helping ensure compliance with established laboratory procedures and safety guidelines.

Location: Newark

Work Hours: Varies based upon departmental needs and student availability

Open Until Filled No

Non-Discrimination Statement

Central Ohio Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status (past, present or future), national origin (ancestry), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent or any other basis under the law.