Lab Assistant (Hourly)

Lab Assistant (Hourly)

To provide temporary assistance in a lab setting

Description of Duties and Tasks

1) Performs clerical duties including operating a computer, maintaining records and files, and compiling data and reports as required.

2) Maintains an inventory of supplies and materials.

3) Initiates purchase requisitions, and monitors expenditures; may prepare cost estimates for budget recommendation, and/or submit justifications and request for capital outlay items.

4) Operates, installs, and maintains equipment.

5) May set up, configure and/or calibrate new equipment; may perform routine maintenance and repair.

6) May assist students, or monitor and assist students, faculty, and staff in the use of equipment or facilities.

Knowledge

* Office administration and bookkeeping principles and practices.

* Knowledge of specialized discipline depending on the area of assignment.

* Safety principles and practices as it applies to area of assignment.

Skills

* Effectively using organizational and planning skills.

* Effectively working with a multicultural student body.

* Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.

* Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

* Understanding and following instructions precisely.

* Handling lab materials precisely and accurately.

* Maintaining an established work schedule.

* Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills.

Technology Skills

* Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software.

* Use related laboratory software applications.

Required Work Experience

* Two years related work experience.

Required Education

* High school diploma or educational equivalent.

Physical Requirements

* Work is performed in a variety of settings.

* Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling, and at times subject to stooping, crawling, and climbing.

* May need to lift heavy objects of up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

* May be exposed to a variety of temperatures, noise, moving mechanical parts, or chemicals.

* Specific vision abilities may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to focus.

Pay Rate

$23.00/hour

Number of Openings:

2

Job Posting Close Date:

September 3, 2026

Austin Community College