"As Needed" Laboratory Student Assistant (Cartersville)

About Us

Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor’s degree options both in the classroom and online.

We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists for the 2023 and 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for assisting in the set-up and management of science laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Prepares materials, solutions and equipment for labs
• Cleans materials, equipment and models
• Assists in the receiving and inventory of laboratory materials
• Monitors laboratory supplies and materials inventory; reorders as needed
• Sets up new labs at satellite campuses as needed
• Performs duties related to the mission of the school and department
• Performs related duties

Required Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years prior

Proposed Salary

$12.00 per hour

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of the maintenance and operation of laboratory equipment
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs
• Knowledge of science laboratory safety procedures
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions
• Skill in oral and written communication