Lab Technician Assistant (Hourly)

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Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester.  We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement.  We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.

As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:

• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
• Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities
• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities.
• Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes
• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others
• Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC

Job Posting Title:

Lab Technician Assistant (Hourly)

Job Description Summary:

This position is needed to support the Lab Technician with day-to-day preparation, routine duties, and maintaining instructional readiness. The helper will assist by filling bottles, washing masks, cleaning PPE, and performing other operational tasks that ensure the lab runs efficiently.

Job Description:

The Lab Technician Assistant supports the daily operations of the laboratory by assisting with preparation, setup, organization, and maintenance tasks. This role is essential in ensuring the lab runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing, preparing, and maintaining laboratory workstations, equipment, and supplies.
• Perform clerical tasks such as using a computer, updating records, and compiling basic data or reports as needed.
• Help maintain inventory of lab supplies and notify the lead technician when items need to be ordered.
• Collect and record basic data, logs, or observations as directed.
• Support setup and breakdown of lab activities, including preparing materials, supplies, and equipment for use.
• Assist with student experiences and demonstrations by preparing materials and ensuring proper equipment function.
• Follow established laboratory safety procedures, including safe handling and storage of chemicals, tools, and equipment.
• Help with routine cleaning, maintenance, and minor troubleshooting of lab equipment under supervision.
• Provide general assistance to students in using lab equipment and facilities, as directed by the lead technician.
• Participate in special projects or assignments as needed by the department.

Knowledge & Skills

• Minimum TCFP Basic Structure Firefighter with 2 years of firefighting experience.
• Basic knowledge of NFPA 1970: Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural and Proximity Firefighting, Work Apparel, Open-Circuit SCBA for Emergency Services, and Personal Alert Safety Systems (PASS).
• Basic knowledge of NFPA 1850: Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural and Proximity Firefighting and SCBA.
• Basic understanding of SCBA fill procedures using a cascade system.
• Basic understanding of firefighting inventory, ordering procedures, maintenance practices, and safety procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions precisely and handle lab materials carefully.
• Organizational and planning skills, with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills; ability to work well with diverse groups.
• Proficiency with basic computer software (word processing, spreadsheets, databases).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (some college or associate degree preferred).
• Prior experience in a technical or related support role is helpful.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs (occasionally heavier).
• Willingness to complete annual training and other required safety training as required.

Pay Rate

$36.40 per hour up to 19 hours per week

Number Of Openings:

2

Job Posting Close Date:

October 8, 2025

Clery Act

As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting.

Disclaimer

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.