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Texas Tech University

TTU Research Aide

Lubbock, TX · On-site

... assistants. Major/Essential Functions * Conduct biomedical research in the Keyel lab * Work with ... Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than ...

Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Assistant

Lubbock, TX · On-site

$16.50/hr

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging ... Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program

City of Lubbock

Chemist

Lubbock, TX · On-site

$44K/yr

... Assist staff with daily routines and cover Lab Technician workload when needed. Assist with ... technology, engineering, or closely related major. Valid Current Driver's License Passing of ...

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As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for lab tech assistant in Lubbock, TX is $17.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $19.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges faced by Lab Tech Assistants, and how can they be addressed?

Lab Tech Assistants often encounter challenges such as managing multiple tasks simultaneously, maintaining accuracy under time constraints, and adhering to strict safety protocols. Staying organized and developing strong attention to detail are essential for handling these responsibilities efficiently. Effective communication with lab supervisors and team members also helps in clarifying expectations and ensuring smooth workflow. Regular training and familiarizing oneself with lab equipment and procedures can further minimize errors and enhance overall performance.

What are Lab Tech Assistants?

Lab Tech Assistants, also known as Laboratory Technician Assistants, support scientists and laboratory technologists by preparing samples, cleaning equipment, and assisting with experiments. They help maintain the lab’s organization and ensure that procedures follow safety and quality standards. Their work is crucial for smooth laboratory operations in medical, research, or industrial settings. Lab Tech Assistants typically handle routine tasks, allowing scientists and lead technicians to focus on more complex analyses.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Lab Tech Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lab Tech Assistant, you need a solid understanding of laboratory procedures, basic science knowledge, and typically a high school diploma or associate degree in a science-related field. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, safety protocols, and data management systems is commonly required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication help ensure accuracy and teamwork in the lab environment. These skills and qualities are crucial for maintaining reliable lab results and supporting the smooth operation of scientific research or medical testing.

What is the difference between Lab Tech Assistant vs Medical Laboratory Technician?

AspectLab Tech AssistantMedical Laboratory Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingAssociate degree in medical laboratory technology or related field
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, hospitals, clinicsHospitals, diagnostic labs, healthcare facilities
Job ResponsibilitiesAssist with specimen collection, prepare samples, maintain lab equipmentPerform tests, analyze samples, report results

While both roles support laboratory operations, Medical Laboratory Technicians have more advanced training and perform complex testing, whereas Lab Tech Assistants mainly support sample handling and preparation. Both roles are essential in healthcare settings, but the technician position requires specialized education.

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Instructor in Automotive Technology

Instructor in Automotive Technology

South Plains College

Levelland, TX

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Position Information
Job Title Instructor in Automotive Technology Department LEVL - Industrial Technology Employment Status FT Full-Time Full Time/Part Time Full Time Benefits Yes Months per Year 9 months Job Description
SUMMARY
Position conducts college courses for undergraduate students by performing duties listed below. Position duties are primarily located on Levelland Campus, but could require potential assigned duties at other South Plains College campuses.
Position duties primarily consist of credit courses, but could require potential assigned duties of Workforce Development/Continuing Education courses.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned and/or included in the Faculty Handbook.
Instruction:
Instruct Automotive Technology credit and/or Workforce Development/Continuing Education Unit courses as outlined in prescribed curriculum including academic lecture and hands-on lab skills.
Remain concerned with any/all matters involving teaching.
Demonstrate and practice proficient knowledge and skills concerning professional tactics, strategies, and techniques.
Prepare lecture, lesson plans and syllabi for assigned classes, meet and conduct assigned instruction in classes and labs as specified in the class schedule, maintain official class, grade rolls and grade reports, report drops to registrar, and personally prepare and proctor tests that adequately measure student learning outcomes.
Prepare and deliver effective lecture presentations to students in Automotive Technology academic exercises.
Prepare and deliver effective lab presentations in Automotive Technology exercises.
Stimulate and motivate class discussions encouraging positive student goal achievement.
Counsel and advise students requiring assistance outside scheduled classes, communicate to students at beginning of semester grading procedures and overall coursework expectations, grade performance consistently and equitably for all students.
Keep students informed of academic performance, progress and potential academic issues effecting student's success, tutor students who require special attention, work with student services when needed concerning student welfare.
Serve on faculty committees, sponsor college clubs, organizations, and activities as assigned.
Be familiar with administrative policies, philosophies, objectives, and goals involving program and institution.
Recruit new students by presenting at high schools and/or alternative programs.
Participate in college functions, activities, and committees.
Function as a program advisor and represent a positive role model by participating in student activities.
Post and observe a minimum 35-hour work week, on-site work schedule.
Maintain updated professional teaching methods in assigned disciplines.
Recruit qualified advisory committee members from industry and business organizations.
Remain a professional representative of South Plains College Technical Education Division and Industrial Technology department internally and externally of classroom.
Additional duties as assigned by college president and/or administration.
Budget:
Provide input and assistance to Departmental Chairperson/Program Coordinator during budget process.

ESPRIT DE CORPS
Commitment to and positive actions for fostering good relationships and esprit de corps among students, coworkers, departments, other units in the college, and those faculty associates with outside the college.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No supervisor duties are required of this position unless program requires lab assistant or non-work study to assist with lab activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Applicant will be teaching advanced automotive courses; therefore, applicant must have sufficient knowledge and skills in the following courses:
  • AUMT 2317 - Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I
  • AUMT 2421 - Automotive Electrical Diagnosis and Repair
  • AUMT 2313 - Automotive Drive Trains & Axles
  • AUMT 2325 - Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle
  • AUMT 2334 - Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II
  • AUMT 2302 - Automotive Compression Ignition Engines & Fuel Systems
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
An Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology or related discipline with five years industry experience in automotive service and repair is required.
A Bachelor's degree in automotive related discipline with five years industry experience in automotive service and repair is preferred.
Due to NATEF program accreditation, ASE Certification is required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Position requires efficient writing, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and effective presentation of information and response to questions from students, industry representatives, and general public.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Position requires applicant to have Microsoft software, and appropriate automotive industry computer skills.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Position requires ability to calculate figures and amounts consistent with program budget, classroom lecture preparation and instruction.

REASONING ABILITY
Position requires ability to solve practical problems consisting of multiple variables and interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Universal EPA Refrigerant certification is required.
Texas Air Conditioning Contractor License is preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, employee is routinely exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is relative to a working lab environment.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Applicant will be teaching advanced automotive courses; therefore, applicant must have sufficient knowledge and skills in the following courses:
  • AUMT 2317 - Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I
  • AUMT 2421 - Automotive Electrical Diagnosis and Repair
  • AUMT 2313 - Automotive Drive Trains & Axles
  • AUMT 2325 - Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle
  • AUMT 2334 - Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II
  • AUMT 2302 - Automotive Compression Ignition Engines & Fuel Systems
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
An Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology or related discipline with five years industry experience in automotive service and repair is required.
A Bachelor's degree in automotive related discipline with five years industry experience in automotive service and repair is preferred.
Due to NATEF program accreditation, ASE Certification is required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Position requires efficient writing, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and effective presentation of information and response to questions from students, industry representatives, and general public.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Position requires applicant to have Microsoft software, and appropriate automotive industry computer skills.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Position requires ability to calculate figures and amounts consistent with program budget, classroom lecture preparation and instruction.

REASONING ABILITY
Position requires ability to solve practical problems consisting of multiple variables and interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Universal EPA Refrigerant certification is required.
Texas Air Conditioning Contractor License is preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, employee is routinely exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is relative to a working lab environment.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F2652019-P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/03/2026 Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Application Review Date 05/01/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary
Please post position externally at all sources
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://southplainscollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/4535

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