Technical Assistant - Clinical Lab Tech

Department:

Clinical Lab Technician

Salary/Hourly

$39,726.00 Annual

Union/Position Status:

FFECC NTTP FT

Posting Closing Date:

November 20, 2026Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM the evening before the posting closing date.

Please note that the posting will close at midnight (12:00 AM) on the posting closing date.

JOB DESCRIPTIONDISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The work involves performing para-professional tasks assisting the faculty of a Community College. The incumbent's duties are varied and range from setting up equipment in laboratories to tutoring students in developmental centers. The tasks assigned are generally of a supportive nature and may be performed in the classroom, laboratory, research, or development center, learning center, or computer center. The work is performed under the supervision of the Department Chair. Supervision may be exercised over students or clerical assistants; does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Under the general supervision of the instructor, assists instructor in classroom and laboratory by demonstrating apparatus, equipment, and teaching aids;
• In exceptional circumstances and with the consent of the Department Chair and incumbent, may administer and/or proctors tests under direction of instructor or another faculty member;
• Works with students in use of various technical equipment in classroom and laboratory;
• Tutors students on individual basis in classroom, laboratory or learning center;
• Maintains academic records, prepares reports, etc. as required of the position;
• Requisitions, maintains and issues supplies and equipment to students and faculty;
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment;
• Prepares solutions and microbiological media;

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Good knowledge of fundamentals of teaching; good knowledge of subjects in the academic area in which assigned; ability to work with and tutor students in academic area in which assigned; ability to work with students and faculty in an effective manner; ability to understand and follow detailed oral and written reports; initiative; resourcefulness; reliability; integrity; demonstrates a commitment to fostering and advancing a diverse and inclusive work force; physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of sixty (60) semester credit hours of study at a regionally accredited college or university.

Knowledge of Chemistry and solution preparation with experience in clinical laboratory science, solution making, and microbiological media preparation.