• Assist instructors, as needed, in operating laboratory classes in the department.

• Organize, maintain, and control inventory.

• Assist the instructor or senior lab personnel in preparing lab experiments and demonstrations.

• Comply with all applicable health and safety regulations, policies, and established work practices.

• Maintain lab equipment by cleaning and performing basic repairs, contacting the supervisor for more complicated repairs.

• Perform clerical assistance, as needed for lab maintenance and attendance purposes.

• May assist/tutor students with using lab software and equipment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in Word processing, spreadsheet and web page applications.

• Able to work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds .

• Must be able to receive, organize, maintain, test, and setup lab, equipment, materials, or hardware supplies.

• Familiar with an academic lab setup, configuration, and testing of related equipment.

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene.
• Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity.