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Lab Assistant

Inside Higher Ed
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2026
Position Summary

Lawson State Community College is accepting applications for part-time lab assistants

This is an applicant pool. Individuals will be hired as needed.

Note: Submitted applications will remain on file for 36 months.

Lab Assistants will use effective communication and problem-solving skills to provide friendly and professional service to students, faculty, staff and community users. It is the responsibility of the Lab Assistant to follow a routine set of procedures in order to prepare the SPACE Lab or assigned area for student use.

Salary Schedule: Local Salary Schedule $10/ hour with a maximum of 19 hours per week.

Essential Functions

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Welcome students to the SPACE Lab
  • Work effectively with Lawson State’s multicultural student population to support students’ requests for support at the SPACE Lab
  • Refer students to other campus services and labs when appropriate
  • Actively assist students with software problems and homework questions
  • Work cooperatively with staff to perform general office duties necessary for efficient operation of the center
  • Troubleshoot basic computer problems
  • Maintain computer lab (e.g. instructional materials, appropriate software, set up of materials for daily activities, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of equipment and programs to enhance the instructional program
  • Monitor student activities while in computer lab for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment that is conducive to learning
  • Follow established procedures when opening and closing the SPACE Lab
  • Regularly walk through the SPACE Lab to ensure that computers and printing equipment is in good working order
  • Follow procedures to report problems to the MIS department; document issues and report the information to appropriate staff
  • Replace paper and toner in printers as necessary and follow procedures for requesting new supplies.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Education, Standards, And Training

  • Two years college coursework and/or equivalent experience
  • Experience using a range of basic computer programs and office equipment

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to follow written procedures and to routinely perform those procedures
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to lift at least 30 lbs. and spend long periods of time sitting or standing

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Associate Degree
  • Previous experience troubleshooting basic computer issues
  • Previous customer service experience

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system (www.lawsonstate.edu). It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Application material may not be submitted by fax or email. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration for this position. If you have any questions regarding the application, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (205)929-3408.

A complete application packet consists of:Online application

Transcript(s) if applicable

A current resumeIf employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date.NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL REMAIN ON FILE AND A PART OF THE APPLICANT POOL FOR 36 MONTHSApplicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered. Before an offer is made, the top applicants must provide the following: Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must include employment dates and job titles and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made. Applicants must submit a written request to delay submission or work experience verification from a current employer. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled by the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

Eeoc, E-verify, And Background Check Statements

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirm an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding.

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