Engineering Technology Lab Assistant

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Assist in the preparation and maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies :

• Work safely with electrical and mechanical power equipment.
• Help set-up and take down physical laboratory equipment.
• Assist in the preparations of equipment and materials for laboratories, including but not limited to : research and educational activities in the lab, solar panels, welders / torches, 3d printers, soldering stations, pneumatic / hydraulic trainers, motors, printed circuit board machines, as well as new equipment installation and prove-out testing.
• Carry out basic maintenance of laboratory equipment including but not limited to : basic repairs, maintenance, and calibration of equipment, monitoring levels of consumable supplies, and troubleshooting / diagnosing basic instrument problems.
• Maintain all laboratory rooms in an orderly manner;
• Assist with inventories for the Business and Technology Division.
• Advise program coordinators with ideas for improvements for safety, usage, and quality of equipment and materials.
• Perform general duties as assigned to maintain laboratory rooms and storage in a neat, orderly efficient manner.

Chemical Safety / Storage / Waste as Needed :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology or related field preferred or the willingness to work towards a bachelor's degree if hired; Candidate with a combination of experience and training including college, industrial, or military training may be considered. Coursework in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Technologies, Instrumentation, or Electronics is desired. Candidates should have 1-2 years of laboratory or industrial experience; basic knowledge of laboratory equipment and its use in education, including basic troubleshooting / repair; fluent knowledge of Microsoft Office software tools is a plus.

The ETLA needs : knowledge of laboratory and clerical procedures; knowledge of and experience with storing, repairing, and handling laboratory equipment; ability to operate and troubleshoot laboratory and office equipment; knowledge of maintaining inventories of laboratory supplies / equipment, including chemical inventory and proper storage procedures; knowledge of and experience with chemical safety (including Safety Data sheets) and hazardous waste disposal procedures; ability to help define and implement divisional safety rules, policies and procedures. The assistant also needs clear communication skills.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

The candidate should :

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS :

For more information on this position and to formally apply, please visit HCC's employment page at https : / / secure10.saashr.com / ta / 6160104.careers?ApplyToJob=654990531&full_apply=&jobid=654990531.

Questions may be directed to the Human Resources Office at 240-500-2585 or email hr@hagerstowncc.edu.