Engineering Technology Lab Assistant (PT)
About The Position
Albany Technical College is hiring a part-time Laboratory Assistant for its Engineering Technology Programs. Under general supervision, the assistant supports instructors and performs standardized laboratory and classroom tasks that require careful adherence to procedures. Duties include preparing, maintaining, and operating equipment; managing supplies and inventory; supervising students in laboratories; and assisting faculty with assignments, record keeping, and other projects. The assistant may also take attendance, record responses, tutor or mentor students, perform laboratory research, clean and organize labs, set up workstations, calibrate equipment, and obtain materials and supplies, including texts. The assistant monitors students’ use of supplies, materials, and equipment; maintains classrooms and laboratories in accordance with approved management plans; and observes and enforces institutional policies and regulations. Other duties include attending required meetings, assisting with student recruitment, and completing other assigned work. This contractual position is part-time, with work hours not exceeding 29 per week. The schedule may include evenings or weekends as assigned. It does not include insurance benefits. Work is typically performed in a classroom and laboratory environment, where exposure to chemicals and fumes is possible.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- At least 15 credit hours of post-secondary education.
- Successful completion of course(s) or a program appropriate to the assistant assignment.
- Time management skills.
- Customer service skills.
- Oral and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- A diploma, associate degree, or higher.
- Prior laboratory assistant experience.
- Experience in a related Engineering Technology field.
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance to instructors in Engineering Technology Programs.
- Prepare, maintain, and operate laboratory equipment according to detailed procedures.
- Manage inventory and requisition supplies; obtain materials and supplies for labs, including texts.
- Supervise students assigned to laboratories and monitor their use of supplies, materials, and equipment.
- Assist faculty with assignments, record keeping, and miscellaneous projects.
- Take attendance and record responses.
- Tutor or mentor students.
- Perform laboratory research.
- Clean and organize laboratories and set up lab workstations.
- Calibrate necessary equipment.
- Maintain classrooms and laboratories in accordance with approved management plans.
- Observe and enforce institutional policies and regulations.
- Attend meetings as required.
- Assist with student recruitment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
