Instructional Lab Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary / Company :

Sparks Group has partnered with a respected higher education facility to recruit a dedicated and detail-oriented Instructional Lab Assistant. Together, we are seeking a candidate who will play a key role in supporting instructional laboratory operations. This position involves preparing lab environments for classroom instruction, assisting faculty and students with technical needs, and maintaining lab equipment and supplies. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in laboratory procedures, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work collaboratively in an academic setting.

Responsibilities :

• Set up and break down laboratory experiments, demonstrations, and exercises.
• Prepare chemical solutions and reagents for instructional use.
• Clean and store laboratory glassware and equipment.
• Perform minor maintenance and troubleshooting on lab equipment.
• Dispose of hazardous and medical waste according to regulations.
• Maintain safety data sheets and ensure lab safety compliance.
• Feed and care for live organisms or biological specimens as needed.
• Receive, unpack, and organize deliveries of lab materials.
• Monitor and inventory lab equipment and supplies.
• Inspect and test safety equipment regularly.
• Assist instructors and students during lab sessions to ensure safety and proper equipment use.
• Provide input for updating lab preparation guides and materials.
• May supervise student lab assistants and maintain usage statistics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Background Profile :

This job is In-Person.

Pay Range : Hourly $22.00 to $22.00

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.