Lab Technician

Eastern Florida State College is currently seeking applications for the full-time position of Lab Technician on the Cocoa Campus in Cocoa, Florida.

The annual salary is $31,320. This position is externally funded. Successful internal candidates for external job postings should be aware that their current salary does not transfer to the new position. Salary will be as advertised in the job announcement. Full-time employees of Eastern Florida State College receive fringe benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Support the operations necessary for the Engineering Technology Machining program/labs to function effectively and efficiently. Perform clerical work for lab inventory and maintenance and office management functions supporting shop development, procedures related to machining process equipment, material supplies, service orders and safety. Assist instructional staff with maintaining lab equipment, tool rooms, training aids, and metals/materials.

The following minimum qualifications for this position must be met before any applicant will be considered:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate degree from a regionally accredited institution or completion of an applicable PSAV certificate or apprenticeship program preferred.
• Experience with machine shop equipment (manual mills and lathes, CNC mills and lathes, etc.) a plus.
• Good communication, writing and customer service skills.
• Valid Florida Motor Vehicle Operator’s license required.
• This position will require successful fingerprinting and the candidate chosen will be required to pay (currently $36.00). This fingerprinting fee ($36.00) is non-refundable.
• Understanding of and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
• Official transcripts of all collegiate work will be required to be considered beyond the application phase. *

• High School Diploma or GED or transcripts or official transcripts of all collegiate work (as appropriate for the position) must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Human Resources Office prior to the first day of employment. All foreign degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.

Minimum physical qualifications:

• Ability to work in a shop and laboratory environment.
• Ability to work outside.
• Ability to work in noisy conditions; around lots of machinery.
• Ability to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to access, input and retrieve information and/or data from a computer.

Applications will be accepted from April 1, 2025, through April 13, 2025; however, the College reserves the right to extend or conclude searches without notice. Applications must be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. on the closing day. This is a covered position under Chapter 295 Florida Statutes, which provides for Veterans’ Preference in employment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans.