Looking for Lab Assistant Senior- Chemistry (Part-time) in Houston, TX
Job title: Lab Assistant Senior- Chemistry (Part-time)
Company: Houston Community College
Job description: You: Innovator. Pacesetter. Agent of change. If you're a tech savvy, process improvement-focused Student Champion with a talent for developing partnerships with communities and individuals, we're looking for you.
Highlights: We are currently seeking an exceptional individual who will advance the institution's proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.
Next steps: If you always have the student experience in the forefront of your planning and execution, if you're a collaborator, an innovator and a person who gets things done, apply today!
SUMMARY
Oversee and maintain the daily procedures in a multi-function student-use lab.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. * Assist/tutor students using lab software and equipment;
- Set up programs in the labs for faculty and students;
- Monitor daily, weekly and monthly backups;
- Provide assistance to students using the computer lab during registration periods;
- Maintain inventories of and secure supplies, equipment and lab materials;
- Secure all exams, computers, lab materials and audio/visual aids;
- Assist supervisor in the collection of data for studies, surveys and reports;
- Assist in developing lab schedules;
- Assist instructors in the labs;
- Assist supervisor with orientations;
- Provide input on new lab software and hardware;
- Log all current and potential hardware and software problems;
- Create computerized databases;
- Install hardware and software upgrades; and
- Conduct demonstrations to students and instructors on use of computers, lab equipment and web learning with emphasis on ADA equipment.
- Demonstrated competencies in personal computer hardware/software installation and troubleshooting;
- Able to maintain computer hardware and software;
- Able to work off hours; such as evenings and weekends, and over published college hours as needed;
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance;
- Able to effectively communicate with and work well with faculty and administrators; and
- Knowledge of computer and data communications equipment.
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