Science Laboratory Assistant

Connecticut State Community College•Bridgeport, CT

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Assistant provides support to daily operations of the campus laboratories. The Science Laboratory Assistant provides lab tech support and prep for courses during the middle of the day and into evenings (Mid-Shift).

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a related field
Relevant laboratory experience
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)
Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States

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