Assistant II, Lab

Austin Community College Alumni Network

. Performs clerical duties, including operating a computer, maintaining records and files, and compiling data and reports .

Posted 10/12/2026part-timeTexas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $24 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in clerical duties, equipment maintenance, and safety practices within an engineering lab environment. Capable of effectively managing inventory, utilizing laboratory software, and maintaining confidentiality while working with a diverse student body.

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Engineering Lab ExperienceKnowledge of Safety PrinciplesC++ ExperienceOffice Administration SkillsAbility to Use CAD/CAM Software

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Hard Skills

Clerical DutiesEquipment MaintenanceInventory ManagementSoldering ElectronicsMicrocontroller Use3-D PrintingSpreadsheet SoftwareWord Processing SoftwareDatabase SoftwarePresentation Software

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsPlanning SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsAbility to Work with Multicultural Groups

Tools & Technologies

Laboratory Software ApplicationsCAD/CAM Software

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or Educational Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Engineering DisciplineSafety PracticesConfidentialityWork Schedule Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs clerical duties, including operating a computer, maintaining records and files, and compiling data and reports
Maintains an inventory of supplies and materials
Operates, installs, and maintains equipment, including soldering electronics
Sets up, configures, and/or calibrates new equipment as needed
Performs routine equipment maintenance and repair as needed
Assists or monitors students, faculty, and staff in using equipment or facilities
Reports unsafe working conditions and behavior
Takes reasonable and prudent actions to prevent unsafe practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Engineering lab experience (Usually as a student in an engineering class)
Knowledge of office administration and bookkeeping principles and practices
Knowledge of engineering discipline
Knowledge of safety principles and practices as applied to the area of assignment
Organizational and planning skills
Ability to work effectively with a multicultural student body
Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to understand and follow instructions precisely
Ability to handle lab materials precisely and accurately
Ability to maintain an established work schedule
Interpersonal and communications skills
Ability to use spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software
Ability to use related laboratory software applications, including CAD/CAM software
Use of microcontrollers and 3-D printing
High school diploma or educational equivalent
Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, reach, push, pull, and occasionally stoop, crawl, and climb
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds
Ability to work around varying temperatures, noise, moving mechanical parts, or chemicals
Ability to work safely and follow safety rules
C++ experience preferred