Entrylevel Lab Assistant Jobs in Austin, TX (NOW HIRING)

Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS. Assists in transportation engineering support work such as construction or maintenance inspection, structural construction or maintenance, laboratory work, landscaping, surveying or engineering data collection, operating data collection equipment, and other entry-level engineering support work. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Develops spreadsheets, databases, and other electronic documents.
• Gathers basic data and assist with routine statistical analysis.
• Obtains material samples for analysis and assists with routine lab testing including operation and cleaning of laboratory equipment; as required, moves items related to these duties.
• Performs data entry and computer-aided analysis.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor. Available to students in an engineering or engineering technology degree program. 

Education: Must be enrolled in an engineering or related science degree program in an accredited college or university accepted by TX PELS.

Other Conditions:Must be at least 16 years of age, a student currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education to include a trade/vocational school.

• Employees at least 18 years of age with valid driver's license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.

• Required to wear protective hard hat, or other personal protective equipment/devices.
• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection.
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s).
• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position.
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing-prolonged periods of time.
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts.
• Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts.
• Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills.

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.