Lab Assistant I (Part-Time) Estrella Mountain Community College

• 4.3 Avondale, AZ Job Details Part-time $16.50 an hour 10 hours ago Qualifications Computer literacy Full Job Description Hourly Rate $16.50/hour Not Eligible for Benefits This is a part-time, temporary position not eligible for benefits. Work Schedule Monday
• Friday, 19.

5 hours/week Campus Statement Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) has been making high-quality, affordable education accessible in The West Valley since 1992. As a member of the Maricopa Community Colleges (MCCCD), one of the largest and oldest community college districts in the United States, EMCC has driven personal and professional growth to help students achieve their goals. With smaller class sizes; lower costs; in-person, online, and hybrid learning options; and support focused on the unique educational and personal needs of our students, EMCC has been able to provide the associate degrees and professional certificates needed to help students and the community thrive. Located in one of the fastest-growing regions of the county, EMCC enrolls approximately 15,000 students annually and is planned to be a large comprehensive learning college of more than 40,000 students. Job Summary Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) is hiring for a part-time Lab Assistant I in the Physical Sciences department. The Lab Assistant I provides routine operational support for academic science laboratories.

Additional Information Job end date:

6/30/2027 Essential Functions 30%

• Prepares laboratory materials, equipment, and supplies for instructional activities. Sets up, replenishes, and breaks down laboratory experiments according to established procedures and staff direction. Checks laboratory rooms between classes and helps maintain instruction-ready conditions. 25%
• Cleans, sorts, and stores laboratory glassware, equipment, and reusable materials. Cleans and organizes laboratory work areas, carts, storage areas, and shared spaces. Assists with periodic deep cleaning and semester startup or shutdown activities. 20%
• Performs routine laboratory and safety inspections using established checklists. Checks equipment for cleanliness, proper storage, and basic operation. Reports damaged equipment, missing supplies, spills, unsafe conditions, and other concerns to laboratory staff. Performs basic equipment cleaning and routine maintenance when trained and authorized. 15%
• Assists with inventory, restocking, labeling, and organizing laboratory supplies and equipment. Reports low stock levels and inventory discrepancies. Transports supplies, equipment, and prepared materials between laboratories, storage areas, and preparation spaces. 10%
• Assists Lab Technicians and other laboratory staff with routine laboratory operations and other assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. OR An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation. Desired Qualifications Prior coursework in chemistry, biology, physics, or another laboratory science Familiarity with basic laboratory equipment, glassware, and safe laboratory practices Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures, checklists, and instructions Effective communication and teamwork skills, including promptly reporting problems or unsafe conditions Basic computer skills, including email, spreadsheets, and routine electronic recordkeeping. Previous customer service experience Special Working Conditions Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and moving between laboratory spaces. Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, gloves, lab coats, and closed-toe shoes. May handle broken glass, contaminated materials, or other laboratory waste after appropriate training. Employees may be tasked with unloading and/or loading heavy materials (up to 25 pounds) with or without reasonable accommodation. How to Apply The applicant is required to submit a resume AND cover letter showing how they meet the minimum and desired qualifications. Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information. Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Posting Close Date Must apply on or before 11:59 P.M. on Sunday, October 18, 2026 to be considered EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators. The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.