The Physical Sciences Center (PSC) Lab Aide assists the Physical Sciences Lab Assistants and other staff with performing routine tasks required for the ongoing operation of science labs and laboratory preparation areas with supervision.

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Must be a current OCCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours for the Fall or Spring semester or enrolled in a minimum of 3 hours for the Summer semester.
OR
Must be a current OCCC student with a Federal Work Study award.

Ability to observe and detect signs of hazards and obstacles that may cause injury to students and staff in the Physical Sciences Lab.
Must demonstrate effective communication and human relations skills while performing at work.
Must be able to adhere to policies, procedures and guidelines to assure personal safety, and the safety of other personnel.
Must be able to perform duties without constant direct supervision.

1. GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Medium work: This position requires the person to occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force and frequently exert up to 10 pounds of force to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to students, faculty, staff, and others to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.
This position requires the person to frequently move about the PSC Labs and SEM building to assist staff and perform the essential functions of the position.
This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer and other office/lab equipment to perform the essential functions of the position.
This position requires the person to frequently operate equipment that involves repetitive motions of hands and wrists.
This position requires the person to frequently remain in a standing and stationary position.
This position requires the person to frequently position self to access materials that may be above head or at ground level.
This position requires the person to use upper and lower body to exert force up to 50 pounds to push, pull, grasp, and/or lift materials or equipment.
This position requires the person to frequently position self to work with lab equipment or assist staff.
3. VISUAL ACUITY:
This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.
4. WORKING CONDITIONS
This position’s essential functions are performed in an indoor, office or lab setting.
In this position the applicant can be exposed to hazards such as but not limited to: close proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, high heat, hazardous chemicals, oils, infectious diseases, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, and gases.

Basic knowledge of laboratory equipment, materials and procedures.

All OCCC training that is appropriate for this position when offered.

Flexible work schedule ranging from 10 – 25 hours per week, may include nights or weekends depending on PSC operational requirements. Hours are set each semester. Schedules will respect the student’s course load demands.

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents:
Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.
For application assistance or questions, please contact Human Resources at (405) 682-7542, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.