Automotive/Auto Collision Lab Assistant

About the role

The Lab Assistant works under the direction of the instructional lead or designee on duty and provides instructional assistance in the laboratory, learning center, storeroom and office. The Lab Assistant's duties primarily focus on providing supplemental lab instruction to automotive/auto collision students.

Responsibilities

• Assist the professional faculty member in the classroom, laboratory, computer lab, or shop as directed.
• Assist students with materials already covered by the instructor, including exam preparation.
• Assist students as they conduct laboratory work.
• Provide tutoring to students and supplemental instruction on an as needed basis.
• Grade papers, exercises, and tests by use of predetermined objective criteria.
• Process student records and maintain student files.
• Prepare the lab for class, secure equipment after class and set up and disassemble lab experiments.
• Test new lab equipment for quality and accuracy.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair on laboratory equipment and other instructional aids.
• Aid professional staff in the construction of training aids.
• Initiate requisitions for consumable supplies and equipment repairs.
• Prepare consumable materials for classroom, laboratory and shop exercises.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment and assure security of each.
• Assist in helping student workers as assigned.
• Monitor instructional areas for safety conditions.
• Operate motor vehicles for purpose of conducting TSTC business.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED is required. An Associate's degree in a related field from an accredited college is preferred, as well as a mechanical background and one year of successful related work experience.

Skills

• Considerable knowledge of and skill in performing laboratory procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with others and to follow oral and written instructions.