School Laboratory Assistant - (Afternoon Shift)

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Position Summary: Coordinate and ensure the proper functioning of centers, laboratories, and workshops by managing their operations and supervising services. Key Responsibilities: 1. Coordinate and ensure the operation of laboratories and workshops. 2. Conduct inventories and secure supplies for practical learning scenarios. 3. Advise the university community on proper equipment usage. About the Role Laboratory and Workshop Assistant Coordinate and ensure the correct function and operation of centers, laboratories, and workshops, as well as manage the various functions of the area and supervise the proper delivery of services by the department and its staff—including all internal and external personnel requiring such services. Your Key Challenges • Conduct equipment, machinery, consumables, and tool inventories for each workshop or laboratory in coordination with the Fixed Assets Department. • Ensure availability of appropriate supplies to support the effective implementation of practical learning scenarios. • Advise the university community on proper usage of various laboratory equipment in accordance with applicable regulations. • Safeguard facilities and equipment by verifying their appropriate use. • Manage the lending of facilities, equipment, and tools for curricular and extracurricular activities. • Participate in specialized training and updating programs for each facility. • Ensure proper use of the electronic logbook defined by the Educational Technology Directorates and generate usage statistics for each workshop and laboratory under your responsibility. • Participate in and promote academic service surveys administered to the university community. Profile We Seek Essential Requirements: • Completed bachelor’s degree and/or candidate in: Chemical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, QFBT (Chemistry, Biology, and Toxicology), or Biotechnology. • One year of experience in similar positions involving appropriate handling of materials and reagents (educational sector preferred). • Knowledge of laboratory safety regulations. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Outlook. Desirable: • Experience using laboratory instruments and handling/classifying reagents. • Key competencies: service-oriented attitude, effective communication, ability to work under pressure, problem-solving skills, frustration tolerance, sense of urgency, planning and organizational skills, proactivity, teamwork. Working Hours: Afternoon shift: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–8:00 PM; Saturdays, 6:30 AM–2:30 PM. We Offer • Competitive salary • Direct employment contract • Benefits exceeding legal requirements (grocery vouchers, savings fund, IMSS health insurance, life insurance, etc.) • Ongoing training • Academic scholarship Your Impact at UVM At Universidad del Valle de México, we educate well-rounded individuals for fulfilling lives and a better world. Your role will be essential to this transformation, contributing to building a university that develops purpose-driven leaders who create value and positively impact their communities. Here you will not only find a job, but the opportunity to work with meaning—transforming lives through education and becoming part of an institution with over 60 years of history and national presence. Diversity and Inclusion At UVM, talent knows no limits. We take pride in offering equal opportunities and celebrating diversity in all its forms. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, religion, nationality, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. At this workplace, requesting medical certificates of non-pregnancy or HIV status as a condition for hiring, retention, or promotion is strictly prohibited. Ready to transform lives with us? . -Requirements- Minimum Education: Higher Education – Bachelor’s Degree 1 year of experience Keywords: assistant, helper, auxiliary, aux, assistant, helper, aide