Assistant I, Lab (Hourly)

Assistant I, Lab (Hourly)

Provides assistance to the lab.

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. Operates, installs, and maintains equipment.
4. May set up, configure and/or calibrate new equipment; may perform routine maintenance and repair.
5. May assist students, or monitor and assist students, faculty, and staff in the use of equipment or facilities.

Knowledge:

• Physics lab experience (Usually as a student in a physics class)
• Office administration and bookkeeping principles and practices
• Knowledge of specialized discipline (Physics) 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 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 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

Safety:

• Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices

Pay Rate:

• $23.00/hour
• Up to 19 hours per week

Number of Openings:

• 2

End Date:

• November 12, 2026