Assistant II, Laboratory

Title

Assistant II, Laboratory

NW Bus Tech & Transportation

Northwest Campus

ISP
- Instructional Sup

PT
- Temporary

No

Starting Pay - $20.10

Preferred work schedule evenings 5:00pm
-10:00pm;
Flexibility is required, as evening and weekend hours may be necessary based on department needs

This position is not eligible for remote work

This is a part‑time temporary position, with a maximum of 19.5 hrs. per week.

This role is responsible for working with students in laboratory classes, maintaining equipment as well as preparing materials and providing lab setups.

• Consult with faculty laboratory coordinator to determine equipment purchase priorities based on budget allowances, condition of existing equipment, and scheduled laboratory activities
• Prepare and put in place equipment scheduled for use during laboratory teaching sessions
• Demonstrate care and use of equipment
• Train teaching staff and students in application and use of new equipment
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and dismantle and repair equipment when possible
• Confere with teaching staff periodically to evaluate new equipment and methods
• Maintain reference materials used by students
• Maintain and prepare classrooms, materials and apparatuses commonly used in chemistry and physics laboratories
• Inventory, order, and check in materials and supplies and ensure that good safety, housekeeping and security practices are adhered to at all times
• Assist with registration

• Attend the workplace regularly, report to work punctually, and follow a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the work site
• Complete all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Support the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Works under the general supervision of department leadership

Performs other related tasks as required

• High School diploma or GED
• Three (3) years of working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements

None specified

• Ability to assist students and users in a laboratory setting and to work with faculty and staff in planning, organizing, and maintaining the laboratory for the benefit of all
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships
• Computerized application and enterprise system proficiency, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.