Lab Assistant

Texas State Technical College • Harlingen, TX

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About The Position

The Lab Assistant at Texas State Technical College (TSTC) provides instructional support in various educational settings, including laboratories and classrooms. This role focuses on assisting students with lab work, tutoring, grading, and maintaining equipment, ensuring a conducive learning environment under the guidance of professional faculty members.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree in related field from an accredited college preferred.
• One year of successful related work experience.
• Considerable knowledge of and skill in performing laboratory procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with others and to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the professional faculty member in the classroom, laboratory, computer lab, or shop as directed.
• Assist students with materials already covered by the instructor, including exam preparation.
• Assist students as they conduct laboratory work.
• Provide tutoring to students and supplemental instruction on an as needed basis.
• Grade papers, exercises, and tests by use of predetermined objective criteria.
• Process student records and maintain student files.
• Prepare the lab for class, secure equipment after class and set up and disassemble lab experiments.
• Test new lab equipment for quality and accuracy.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair on laboratory equipment and other instructional aids.
• Aid professional staff in the construction of training aids.
• Initiate requisitions for consumable supplies and equipment repairs.
• Prepare consumable materials for classroom, laboratory and shop exercises.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment and assure security of each.
• Assist in helping student workers as assigned.
• Monitor instructional areas for safety conditions.
• Operate motor vehicles for purpose of conducting TSTC business.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED