Student Lab Assistant

Angelo State University; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Angelo State University is seeking a Student Lab Assistant for the DLH Department of Engineering’s Hunter Strain Engineering Lab. Expect duties include equipment prep, testing, maintenance, and clerical support while maintaining safety and inventory standards.

The role requires full-time student status during Fall and Spring, reliability for shifts, and a positive representation of the university. Work is on-site with supervision by lab staff and faculty.

Qualifications

• Be registered as a full-time student for Fall and Spring semesters.
• Be in good standing with their academic department, residential housing, and the office of student affairs.
• Be in good physical health to lift heavy items and walk short distances.
• Be punctual and reliable for work shifts and meetings.
• Be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Be a positive representative of the university and the engineering department.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and assemble, disassemble, clean and store equipment needed for individual and group laboratory experiments.
• Test new equipment and ensure functionality.
• Do general maintenance and clean up of all lab stations and other indicated areas.
• Provide clerical support for lab instruction and maintain lab supplies stock.
• Alert faculty and office coordinator when lab supplies require ordering/re-ordering.
• Help maintain a current and running inventory of all materials.
• Promote and encourage a dynamic, positive, and safe environment within the department and the lab.
• Assist students in becoming familiar with lab rules and regulations, safety equipment and safety procedures.
• Provide department/lab tours, as necessary
• Assist department staff, as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Punctual and reliable

Self-motivated

Full-time student

Good standing with dept

Good standing with housing

Physically fit

Positive university rep

Job description

The Student Lab Assistant job requires duties to be performed in a very precise and accurate manner. The DLH Department of Engineering is looking for responsible, organized, and self-motivated students to work in the Hunter Strain Engineering Lab. Student Lab Assistants may work no more than 20 hours per week during the Fall and Spring semesters.

Job Duties and Expectations

Student workers will:

• Prepare materials and assemble, disassemble, clean and store equipment needed for individual and group laboratory experiments
• Test new equipment and ensure functionality.
• Do general maintenance and clean up of all lab stations and other indicated areas
• Provide clerical support for lab instruction and maintain lab supplies stock.
• Alert faculty and office coordinator when lab supplies require ordering/re-ordering.
• Help maintain a current and running inventory of all materials
• Promote and encourage a dynamic, positive, and safe environment within the department and the lab.
• Assist students in becoming familiar with lab rules and regulations, safety equipment and safety procedures.
• Provide department/lab tours, as necessary
• Assist department staff, as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Student Lab Assistants will be limited to working no more than 20 hours a week. Student-workers will be supervised by the CNC Machinist & Lab Technician, and work under the direction of both faculty and staff in the department.

Required Qualifications

Students who serve in this position must:

• Be registered as a full-time student for the Fall and Spring semesters
• Be in good standing with their academic department, residential housing, and the office of student affairs.
• Be in good physical health in order to lift heavy, bulky items and walk short distances.
• Be punctual and reliable to work shifts and meetings
• Be self-motivated and able to work independently
• Be a positive representative of the university and the engineering department.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at [phone] or email us at [e-mail] .