Science Laboratory Assistant

Connecticut State Community College•Multiple Locations, CT

7d•$38•Onsite

About The Position

The College is seeking part-time Science Laboratory Assistants who are passionate about supporting the academic success of students enrolled at CT State CC. The Part-Time Science Laboratory Assistant provides hands-on laboratory support and assists with lab coursework experiments. Laboratory Assistants collaborate with faculty and program staff to promote student success in a structured and supportive learning environment. Incumbents provide this support within a specific science discipline, such as biology, chemistry, physics, or environmental science. The Laboratory Assistant is also involved in the setup, maintenance, and operation of lab equipment and materials, including preparing lab stations, organizing supplies, and ensuring a safe laboratory environment for student use.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a related field
Knowledge of laboratory safety standards and procedures, including the safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals, reagents, and hazardous materials in accordance with OSHA and/or Chemical Hygiene Plan standards.
Skill in preparing, measuring, and dispensing chemical solutions and laboratory materials (e.g., reagents, acids, bases, buffers, stains) with accuracy and attention to detail.
Experience setting up, arranging, and testing lab equipment, apparatus, and materials.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supervising or training student workers or lab assistants in an academic or professional laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

Prepares sterile media, reagents, stains, chemicals, standards, etc., in accordance with the protocols in the laboratory preparation manuals.
Maintains microorganisms and other living specimens as required.
Maintains viability and quality control of bacterial cultures used during consecutive laboratory sessions.
Prepares and dispenses solutions and chemical materials used for laboratory classes which may include reagents, chemicals, acids, bases, buffers, and stains.
Setting up, arranging, and testing lab equipment, apparatus, and materials
Adapting equipment and materials to specific learning objectives set by faculty
Planning and preparing equipment and materials for future lab sessions
Performing routine cleaning and maintenance of lab equipment and arranging for repairs and service from outside vendors
Observing standards of safety in the setup, operation, and disposal of lab supplies and equipment
Tracking laboratory inventory, preparing requisitions for required laboratory materials when necessary
Maintains materials safety data sheets (MSDS) for all department chemicals and products
Assisting instructors in conducting educational experiments, providing instruction and demonstration when necessary
Supervising student lab assistants employed by the department by providing training and work direction
Dispose of all chemical waste, per Chemical Hygiene Plan and Department of Public Health.
Ability to lift 30+ pounds
Set up and breakdown laboratory classes
Maintain lab cleanliness
Other tasks as assigned by supervisor