Inside Higher Ed · 5 days ago
Lab Assistant (Part-time) - Staff Pool
Inside Higher Ed is seeking a Lab Assistant to support the Department at Houston City College. The role involves assisting with lab equipment setup, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
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Responsibilities
Assist instructors, as needed, in operating laboratory classes in the department
Organize, maintain, and control inventory
Assist the instructor or senior lab personnel in preparing lab experiments and demonstrations
Comply with all applicable health and safety regulations, policies, and established work practices
Maintain lab equipment by cleaning and performing basic repairs, contacting the supervisor for more complicated repairs
Perform clerical assistance, as needed for lab maintenance and attendance purposes
May assist/tutor students with using lab software and equipment
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Word processing, spreadsheet and web page applications
Able to work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds
Must be able to receive, organize, maintain, test, and setup lab, equipment, materials, or hardware supplies
Familiar with an academic lab setup, configuration, and testing of related equipment
Must be able to lift 25 lbs
Preferred
1 year experience in an educational lab setting or related area preferred
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
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