Lab Assistant

Weekly Work
Hours
40

Compensation Range
N02-Hourly

Hourly Rate
$23.78 Hourly

FLSA
United
States of America (Non-Exempt)

Position Type
Staff
Position Summary

Provides direct tutorial, training
and/or instructional lab support to students and laboratory personnel in an instructionally supervised laboratory.

Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good understanding of laboratory and lab information systems and automated laboratory
  equipment.
• Ability to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports.
• Able to have great
  degree of knowledge based on instructional programs.
• Able to instruct credit classes in the absence of the assigned
  instructor.
• Able to collaborate and work with students, faculty and staff.
• Demonstrate ability to provide instruction to
  students in non-credit/non-transferable courses.
• Knowledge of safe use and disposition of hazardous chemicals.
• Able to
  perform laboratory tests including pre and post analytic phases.
• Able to document activities, record results and insert/retrieve
  data.
• Must have strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, detail-oriented approach to work, strong decision-making
  skills, good follow-up, ability to complete tasks.
• Strong knowledge and experience providing effective customer
  service.

Key Responsibilities

• Under supervision, prepares laboratory experiments/exercises necessary to demonstrate
  learning experiences taught by course instructor in lecture environment.
• Assist in the supervision of lab activities to ensure a
  safe learning environment.
• Provide clerical support to include ordering, cataloging, and maintaining laboratory supplies and
  equipment.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and correspondences.
• Assist students through clarification of course
  assignments, lectures, tests and lab exercises.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to demonstrate procedures and
  use equipment and materials.
• Assist instructor through selection of tests from tests banks, administration of exams, and recording
  grades.
• May participate in development of curriculum/resources.
• Participate in periodic inventory of capital
  equipment.
• Troubleshoots minor equipment repairs; may coordinate major repairs with vendors or college repair
  department.
• Maintain a variety of related records and provide information required for decision making.
• Utilizes excellent
  communication skills and the ability to interact with internal/external stakeholders and constituents within the Dallas College community
  network.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per
  academic year.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions
performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the
essential duties and responsibilities. Occasionally may be required to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Minimum
Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Official transcripts are required.
• Bilingual preferred.

***
Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

The intent of this job
description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall
not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be
directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable
attendance.

About Us

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has
served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest
community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of
everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and
employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We
are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any
protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender
expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College
will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical
disability needs.

Applications Deadline
June 24, 2026

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