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

Department:

JM - EMPS Career Programs Department

Position Type:

Staff

Job Family:

Part-Time Staff Under 20 Hours

Job Summary:

Precision Machining Technology Lab Specialist is responsible for supporting the program faculty in organization, maintenance, and support of the skills and knowledge provided in the program

Posting Date:

12/05/2025

Expected Start Date:

02/23/2026

Compensation Grade:

Part-Time Staff Under 20 Hours

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Part time

Location:

Grayslake Campus

Total Hours Per Week:

19

Job Description:

In a part-time capacity, the Lab Specialist will:

• Support the department staff in developing/updating support documentation such as maintenance binders, MSDS binders, training documentation, records for accreditation and perform various duties with shop organization and new course content.
• Utilize all equipment (mills, lathes, and grinders) and tools common in a machine shop environment in the execution of these duties.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum five (5) years of experience in a machine shop environment as a machinist. 

• Must be able to operate mills, lathes, and surface grinders.

Desired Qualifications:

• Project planning experience

• Familiarity with MS Word and Excel

Hourly rate:

$17.73/HR.

Schedule:

Flexibility to work 19 hours per week between 8am - 10:30pm Monday - Friday. 

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).