Forensic Science Lab Assistant (Federal Work Study)

South Piedmont Community College; Polkton (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

South Piedmont Community College seeks a Forensic Science Lab Assistant under Federal Work Study, located on the Old Charlotte Highway Campus in Monroe, supporting forensic laboratory courses on both campuses.

The role involves setting up labs, organizing equipment and maintaining cabinets, assisting with inventory, washing equipment, unpacking orders, and lab cleaning, while following directions and working independently.

Qualifications

• Be a student in Forensic Science, or an Associate in Science student familiar with forensic science.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow both written and oral directions.
• Ability to work independently and complete work with careful attention.

Responsibilities

• Setting up lab stations and/or putting away equipment each week.
• Maintaining inventories for supplies.
• Organizing forensic science cabinets.
• Washing equipment used.
• Unpacking orders.
• Cleaning the lab.

Skills

Reading directions

Independent worker

Education

Forensic Science student

Job description

Forensic Science Lab Assistant (Federal Work Study)

Job Title Forensic Science Lab Assistant (Federal Work Study)

Job Description

This position will be located on the Old Charlotte Highway Campus in Monroe working under the Director of Public Safety Curriculum Programs.

The lab assistant will help with all the behind the scenes tasks required to support the forensic laboratory courses held on both campuses. Tasks may include: setting up lab stations and/or putting away equipment each week, maintaining inventories for supplies, organizing forensic science cabinets, washing equipment used, unpacking orders, cleaning the lab, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Be a student in Forensic Science, or an Associate in Science student who is familiar with forensic science or who has an interest in forensic science.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow both written and oral directions,
• Ability to work independently and complete work with careful attention.

Preferred Qualifications

The lab assistant should be reliable and good at following detailed and specific instructions.

Physical Demands

Special Conditions Eligibility Summary

Students must have completed a current year’s FAFSA , be eligible for Federal Financial Aid, be enrolled at South Piedmont Community College, be making Satisfactory Academic Progress ( GPA of 2.000 or higher, a completion rate of 67% or higher, not exceeding the maximum timeframe of 150%) to apply.

South Piedmont Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees based on job related criteria without reference to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. Applicants are requested to complete questions at the end of the online application process that are strictly voluntary. Answers to these questions will not be provided to the hiring manager, selection committee, or any other employees of South Piedmont other than the Human Resources Office. The Human Resources Office uses this information to maintain accurate confidential records on the composition of each applicant pool. If you require accommodation due to a disability in order to complete the application process, please make your request to the Human Resources Office.

Posting Number

Posting Number JP00800FY17-18

Open Date

Open Date 08/05/2026

Close Date

Close Date 03/01/2027

Open Until Filled Yes