Laboratory Assistant jobs in Newport News, VA

Overview

This position is based at our Newport News, VA campus location.

Transform your Career at ECPI University

Since 1966, ECPI University’s employees have been dedicated to helping students achieve their academic and career goals through our unique education model.  Our culture is to prioritize our students’ success through the support of our dynamic team and industry focused curriculum. 

ECPI University provides a stable work environment, with professional growth opportunities, and competitive benefits. If you are interested in joining us in making a difference in students’ lives, we would love to hear from you to discuss the opportunity.

Benefits of Employment

ECPI University provides comprehensive benefits, some of which are highlighted below:

• Tuition scholarship program available to employees and their immediate family members after 90 days of employment
• Competitive compensation and medical/dental benefit plans
• 401(k) participation with possible employer contributions

The lab assistant provides student support through resolving computer problems, answering students’ questions and facilitating communication with the lab instructor. The Lab Assistant reports to the Campus Director of Academic Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with laboratory equipment
• Prepares laboratory spaces as needed. This includes set up off equipment and appropriate sanitization of equipment.
• Be knowledgeable of CIS lab assignments offered in the ECPI curriculum so as to effectively assist students with questions and issues.
• Facilitates communication between remote faculty and campus students
• Monitors student attendance in labs and escalates attendance issues to Student Success Coordinator or Campus Director of Academic Affairs.
• Assist with academic tutoring of CIS students as needed.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Experience

• 0-1 year experience in relevant CIS area.
• Certifications in relevant CIS area a plus.

Job Skills

• Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Must be comfortable providing tutoring services via face-to-face or by using social distancing electronic methods (Zoom, Microsoft Teams).
• Must possess necessary technical skill.

ECPI University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.