Laboratory Assistant (SC - EMT/Paramedic Program) (Substitute)

South Orange County Community College District • Mission Viejo, CA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision from an appropriate level manager or administrator, this role assists in the preparation of materials and demonstrations for an assigned instructional area. The Laboratory Assistant ensures adequate inventory of supplies and materials is maintained, and that lab equipment is kept in good working order. The position may provide limited and routine assistance to students within the assigned subject area and is responsible for maintaining the general cleanliness of the assigned laboratory. Positions in this class are distinguished from the Laboratory Technician class by the depth of subject knowledge required and the level of responsibility assumed. Incumbents work under closer supervision and perform more routine functions requiring less knowledge of the subject area. They will learn to use specialized lab equipment over time and are expected to be able to operate and perform routine demonstrations and troubleshooting by the end of the probationary period. Employees at this level should have some related experience and are expected to become fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Requirements

• Basic principles and practices of laboratory operations.
• Basic operational characteristics of laboratory apparatus, equipment, and materials pertaining to assigned laboratory and subject area.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies used within the assigned laboratory.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping and filing.
• Basic office procedures and practices, including the use of computers and applicable software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and related administrative tasks.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Understand and follow directions.
• Learn and apply department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Learn to operate a variety of specialized equipment.
• Learn the use of supplies and materials specific to the subject area.
• Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and demonstrations for an assigned subject area.
• Correctly and efficiently set up laboratory equipment and materials used in exercises and experiments.
• Properly store materials.
• Understand the basic mechanical functions of and perform routine maintenance and repairs on laboratory equipment within the assigned area.
• Maintain the cleanliness of assigned laboratory.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Effectively monitor and maintain an adequate inventory of materials for instructional programs.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.

Nice To Haves

• Some college-level coursework or other technical training in a field related to the area of assignment and that provides exposure to a laboratory environment is highly desirable.
• One year of experience working in a related field is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructors in preparing instructional materials; prepare study sheets, visual instructional aids, sample exercises and exams, and laboratory experiments, as directed; may assist in maintaining related records.
• Assist in preparing for laboratory demonstrations; set up laboratory apparatus; demonstrate proper care and cleaning procedures for laboratory equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe learning environment; clean floors, tabletops, desks, and furniture; maintain, clean, and test assigned equipment.
• Participate in the ordering and maintenance of supplies, materials, and equipment; store, discard, and rotate materials according to standard procedures; receive, may assemble, and test new equipment.
• Respond to inquiries and requests for information or forward to appropriate departments or individuals; answer phones; relay messages for faculty and staff.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed