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Part Time Laboratory Assistants are support staff who work in laboratories on a part-time basis, helping scientists, researchers, or medical professionals with routine tasks. Their duties often include preparing samples, cleaning equipment, recording data, and maintaining lab supplies. They play a crucial role in ensuring the lab runs efficiently and safely. Part-time roles typically offer flexible hours and may be ideal for students or those seeking experience in a scientific environment.

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Part Time Laboratory Assistants often face challenges such as adapting to varying schedules, managing multiple tasks efficiently, and ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols. Balancing work with other commitments requires strong organizational skills and effective time management. Building clear communication with supervisors and colleagues helps in understanding priorities and ensures smooth workflow, especially when working limited hours. Proactively seeking guidance and staying updated on lab procedures can make transitions between shifts or projects easier and foster professional growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a part time laboratory assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Part Time Laboratory Assistant, you typically need a background in biology or chemistry, attention to detail, and basic laboratory techniques, often supported by a high school diploma or relevant coursework. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), standard lab equipment, and safety protocols is important. Strong organizational skills, reliability, and effective communication help you manage tasks and collaborate with team members. These skills and qualities are essential for maintaining accurate results, ensuring safety, and supporting efficient laboratory operations.
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Part-Time Laboratory Assistant, Biology

Tyler Junior College

TX • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Location : TJC Central Campus
Job Type: Part-Time Regular
Job Number: 2026-00007
Department: Life Sciences
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Number of Months: N/A
Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP).
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
All positions are on-site, located in Tyler, Texas, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.
ABOUT
The Part-Time Laboratory Assistant, Biology is a part-time position responsible to the Life Sciences Department Chair.
*This is a part-time position and can work up to 18 hours per week.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES
  • Setting up and taking down equipment/handouts needed for classes.
  • Cleaning and storing of equipment.
  • Inventorying of materials and equipment.
  • Helping in the recovery of waste for disposal.
  • Documenting amounts and types of waste recovered.
  • Work as a team with professional and peer tutors to help and support each other.
  • Attend required meetings.
  • Report problems to the Department Chair.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.
  • Follow all policies and procedures established by the Center for Anatomy & Physiology Resource Room.

COMPETENCIES
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Individual Contributor
Physical Demands:
Work Environment:
Travel Required: No
If travel is required, the candidate must have and maintain a current, valid Texas driver's license and an acceptable driving record
WHO YOU ARE
Required Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EXPECTATIONS
  • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time, with or without notice.
  • Will have contact - in person, by email, or by phone - with staff, students, and the general public.
  • Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
  • Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of each employee.

NOTE: With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above, including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands.
This is a security-sensitive position. Candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.
RETIREMENT
Part-Time Retirement
Part-time employees are required to participate in the part-time retirement fund. The retirement fund is invested in a group fixed annuity contract with Ohio National Life Insurance Company. The plan will provide you and your beneficiary with fully vested cash settlement or income benefits after termination of employment for any reason.
OTHER BENEFITS
TJC Event Attendance
Free admission to regular season College sporting events for employees and immediate family.
Free admission for two to most cultural arts events on campus.
Library Use
Employees may utilize the Vaughn Library and Learning Resource Center.
Fitness Facility Use
Employee and immediate family use of the Apache Recreation Center - an indoor weight and exercise center, 18-hole disc golf course, covered basketball course, and outdoor ping-pong table and cornhole. The cost is $5 per ID.
Disclaimer: These benefits are subject to change without notice. The College reserves the right to change, modify and/or terminate any program with or without reason or notice. This is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute any agreement on the part to Tyler Junior College to provide employment to or benefits for the prospective employee.

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