Lab Operations Assistant – Student Worker (Science)

Post-University; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Post University in Waterbury, CT, is seeking a Lab Assistant Student Worker to support the Life and Physical Sciences Department. This role offers 10–20 hours weekly at minimum wage and is tied to Federal Work-Study approval, for the 2026-2027 academic year.

You will assist faculty and fellow students, help with materials setup and lab operations, and maintain lab spaces. Great for biology majors seeking hands-on lab experience on campus.

Qualifications

• Completed at least one high school lab course and enrolled in a college lab course
• Able to take responsibility and stay task-focused
• Comfortable handling laboratory glassware and general lab equipment
• Biology major or minor preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to Life & Physical Sciences and Biology Programs
• Assist with daily operations of Post University science labs
• Set up and prepare materials for biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science labs
• Clean up laboratory, equipment, and glassware after sessions
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Help students learn proper laboratory setup and etiquette

Skills

Responsibility

Attention to detail

Lab safety

Education

High school lab course

College lab course

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Post University in Waterbury, CT, is seeking a Lab Assistant Student Worker to support the Life and Physical Sciences Department. This role offers 10–20 hours weekly at minimum wage and is tied to Federal Work-Study approval, for the 2026-2027 academic year.

You will assist faculty and fellow students, help with materials setup and lab operations, and maintain lab spaces. Great for biology majors seeking hands-on lab experience on campus.