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Laboratory Specialist

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Position Number: 7012502
Location: Grayslake, IL
Position Type: Vocational & Technical - Automotive Technology

Laboratory Specialist
College of Lake County

Part Time
REQ-00000787

Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?

The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year. Some benefits will not be available for part-time or part-time under 20 hours employees (ex: health insurance).

Position Title:

Laboratory Specialist

Job Summary:

The Laboratory Specialist is responsible for monitoring the use of the Automotive labs, maintaining records of supplies purchased for the labs, ensuring proper use of tools and equipment, and assisting students and faculty in the use of the equipment.

*This is a grant funded position; continued employment in this position is based on external funding sources.

Note: This is a non-teaching position.

Job Description:

During afternoons/evenings and other needed times in a part-time capacity and working with the Laboratory Coordinator, the Laboratory Specialist will monitor the use of the automotive shop area labs including:

Set up the laboratories
Restock supplies for the lab
Assist with maintaining equipment
Assist in quality assurance and safety protocols
Assist students and faculty with maintaining records for accreditation, recruitment, retention, and completion initiatives
Perform other related duties for the Automotive program as assigned.

Required Qualification(s)

High School diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of automotive equipment.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Desired Qualification(s)

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Work Schedule

Ability to work up to 19 hours per week

Pay

$17.73/hour

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Part time

Total Hours Per Week:

Position Type:

Staff

Job Family:

Part-Time Staff Under 20 Hours

Posting Date:

03/11/2026

Expected Start Date:

04/01/2026

Compensation Grade:

Part-Time Staff Under 20 Hours

Location:

Grayslake Campus

Department:

JM - Automotive Technology Sub Department

EEO Statement

College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).

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