Geology/Environmental Science Lab Assistant

About the Role

Prepare all classroom experiments using solutions/media and supplies according to course syllabi and prep sheets, utilizing various products/chemicals and laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an adequate stock of required equipment and supplies.
• Keep an inventory of equipment, supplies, and chemical/bio-hazard waste, determine user needs, and provide lab manager with supply requests.
• Track expiration dates of products as appropriate.
• Ensure supplies are organized and accessible according to department requirements.
• Maintain equipment in laboratories and classrooms, performing minor repairs and maintenance as required.
• Assist in implementing proper safety procedures and standards; identify and report potential safety hazards.
• Assist in the disposal of used/spent supplies/products in accordance with regulations.
• Organize and maintain lab rooms, including washing and refilling containers, collecting trash, and putting away unused clean containers.
• Adjust and clean screens and monitors; clean spills and equipment as specified.
• Maintain records, forms, and system data, performing data entry and copying as needed.
• Greet students, faculty, staff, and the public in a friendly and professional manner.
• Answer telephones promptly and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Maintain confidentiality of all records.
• Prepare cultures, chemicals, stains, solutions, and dilutions as required.
• Produce slides, handouts, flyers, or other collateral for classroom and recruiting activities.
• Train new personnel and assist in monitoring the work of student assistants and part-time lab assistants.
• Assist in troubleshooting between students, instructors, and web services.
• Assist faculty in using equipment, software, and tools.
• Attend department and division meetings, and participate in professional development and health/safety training.
• Represent the department at college and community events.
• Maintain flexibility in work schedules, including mornings, afternoons, and evenings as needed.

Supplemental Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to college policies, procedures, and Core Values.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. This position involves talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking, repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, climbing, and balancing. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, and intense noises. Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards, with occasional outside work and physical effort required.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited institution.
• Two (2) years of related experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• This position is Security Sensitive, subject to a criminal background check.

Qualifications

Transcripts are required at the time of application. Applications without transcripts will be considered incomplete. This position may require evening and weekend scheduling.

Location

9700 Wade Boulevard, Frisco, Texas, 75035

Compensation

Hiring Range: $38,189.00 - $46,569.00 (determined based on experience)

Application submission deadline: 11/05/2026, 12am.