Lab Assistant II- Biology
Salary
$27,308.00 - $29,559.00 Annually
Location
Northwest Campus, El Paso, TX
Job Type
Full time - Regular
Job Number
2026096
Division
VP Instruction & Workforce Education
Department
Biology
Opening Date
07/17/2026
Closing Date
7/31/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Employee Classification
Classified Staff
Position Grade
D
Job Summary
Responsible for providing direct tutorial, training, and instructional lab support to students and laboratory personnel in an instructionally supervised laboratory. In-person work on campus is an essential function of this position.
Essential Functions
Under limited supervision, assist students with course or laboratory assignments. Work with students individually or in small groups to demonstrate procedures and use of equipment and materials, or review classroom material.
Assist the instructor with preparation of instructional materials. Set up laboratory equipment and supplies, to include chemicals and biohazards for demonstration of experiments or processes. Maintain and clean equipment. Ensure equipment is in working order and perform routine repairs.
Assist in the supervision of lab activities to ensure a safe learning environment. Adhere to lab safety program and assist with disposal of hazardous materials used in the lab in order to remain in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Provide clerical support to include ordering, cataloging, and maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment. Check out learning materials and maintain records. Conduct annual inventory of supplies and equipment. Assist with scheduling of learning facility. Assist in the preparation of reports, correspondence, and lab attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
NOTE: A copy of the transcript reflecting this required education MUST be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred. The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application.
Effective customer service and telephone etiquette skills.
Effective analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and multi-tasking skills.
Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication (oral and written) skills.
Experience ordering, cataloging, inventorying, and maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment, and managing reports and files.
Experience maintaining, cleaning, and performing routine repairs on laboratory equipment.
Proficient computer skills to include internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Special Conditions:
This is a security-sensitive position as defined under the Texas Education Code, Section 51.215; the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the College's policies and procedures.
Job will require extended working hours including evenings and weekends.
Other Requirements
Individuals desiring consideration MUST complete and submit an EPCC Application for Employment on-line by the announced deadline.
COPIES OF ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE uploaded with the application. CURRENT EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO UPLOAD THEIR TRANSCRIPTS WITH EACH SUBMITTED APPLICATION; TRANSCRIPTS IN PERSONNEL FILES CANNOT BE ACCESSED BY EVALUATORS FOR THIS PURPOSE. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Only documents stating Transcript or Unofficial Transcript will be accepted. Other documents (Degree Audit, Degree Summary, Program Summary, etc.), uploaded in lieu of transcripts will not be accepted.
If you are unable to attach your transcripts to your application, please mail your transcripts to El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents MUST include the position title and posting number for this position vacancy.
A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged and may be submitted on-line with the application form or forwarded to the Human Resources Department at El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents must be received by the application deadline. Documents received after the application deadline will not be accepted.
Copies of transcripts must reflect completed coursework and conferred degrees. All academic coursework and degrees must be from an accredited college or university or be certified by an acceptable agency that the institution is recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in its home country (this is generally stated in the degree evaluation).
Transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a full translation (word for word) by a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Additionally, each foreign transcript must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited coursework.
Applications containing foreign transcripts that are not accompanied with the above required documentation will not be considered.
In accordance with federal law and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate must furnish documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before being employed.
The El Paso Community College County District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability and veteran status.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; sit, use hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Employer El Paso Community College
Address P.O. Box 20500
El Paso, Texas, 79998
Phone (915) 831-6332
Website http://jobs.epcc.edu