Evening Science Lab Assistant - Lab Prep and Class Support

CT State Community College; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

CT State Community College in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a part-time Educational Assistant to support daily campus laboratory operations. The role provides lab tech support and preparation for courses during mid-day to early evenings, on-site at the CT State Housatonic location.

The position is temporary, non-tenure track, up to 17 hours per week, with an anticipated start in September 2026. Primary duties include assisting instructors, preparing materials, maintaining lab safety, and supporting

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field.
• Relevant laboratory experience is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Prepares sterile media, reagents, stains, chemicals, standards, etc. per lab protocols.
• Maintains microorganisms and living specimens as required.
• Maintains bacterial culture viability and quality control for labs.
• Sets up and tests lab equipment and materials for classes.
• Supervises and trains student lab assistants as needed.

Skills

Lab safety

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in a related field

Job description

CT State Community College in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a part-time Educational Assistant to support daily campus laboratory operations. The role provides lab tech support and preparation for courses during mid-day to early evenings, on-site at the CT State Housatonic location.

The position is temporary, non-tenure track, up to 17 hours per week, with an anticipated start in September 2026. Primary duties include assisting instructors, preparing materials, maintaining lab safety, and supporting