Part-Time Laboratory Assistant - Physical Science

Part-Time Laboratory Assistant - Physical Science Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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Posting Number: 0603788

Position Title:

Part-Time Laboratory Assistant - Physical Science

Position is:
Part Time

Position Type:
Faculty Position (Full Time/Part Time)

Department/Office:
Instruction

Position

Description:

Position Summary: This position assists in the upkeep, maintenance, and running of the department’s laboratories, storage areas, and classrooms.

Hours/

Schedule:

This position is scheduled to work a maximum of twenty (20) hours per week. Shifts will be Monday – Thursday between 4 – 10 p.m. Shifts will vary depending on departmental needs.

Essential

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the procurement, maintenance, and operation of laboratory equipment, classrooms, and core areas.
• Maintain inventory and organization of laboratory supplies.
• Prepare, break down, and clean laboratory activities and equipment in accordance with course lab schedules.
• Follow established protocols for lab setup and takedown.
• Restock or refresh chemicals, reagents, and other supplies as needed throughout each shift.
• Monitor laboratories and department classrooms to ensure equipment and lab stations are functioning properly.
• Submit maintenance requests promptly when repairs are needed.
• Respond in a timely manner to issues that arise during laboratory sessions.
• Provide support to instructional faculty as needed, both in person and via email.
• Coordinate property disposition requests, including chemical and material waste disposal, following best practices and safety standards.
• Maintain regular onsite attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair or Full-Time Instructional Lab Assistant.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift and carry laboratory equipment as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thirty (30) credit hours of higher education OR 30 credits in the field of specialty or closely related area (or determined by department).
• Demonstrated ability to assume responsibility and work enthusiastically with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated understanding and respect for standard laboratory policies, protocols, and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrated computer ability in current WCC office software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Demonstrated skills in interpersonal communication and the use of office communication technology when interacting with faculty, staff, and the general public.
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately handle confidential materials, prioritize tasks, and organize own workload.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications

• Equivalent of one-year related work experience (or determined by department).

Posting Date: 12/02/2025

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes

Salary/Hourly Rate: $23.51

Publicly available compensation information can be found:
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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have thirty (30) credit hours of higher education OR 30 credits in the field of specialty or a closely related area?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you meet all other minimum qualifications for this position?
  • Yes
  • No

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts 1
• Certificate (Optional)
• Letter of Reference 1 (Optional)
• Other Documents (Optional)
• Unofficial Transcripts 2 (Optional)

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