Lab/Research Assistant

American Heritage Schools - Palm Beach Campus; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% free tuition for eligible children

50% discount for Summer Education for eligible children

Free Summer Day Camp for employees’ eligible children

401K with partial employer match

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Pet Insurance options

Free Continuing Education available

Job summary

A local educational institution in Florida is seeking a full-time Lab/Research Assistant to support science programs for grades 6-12. The ideal candidate will manage lab resources, assist students and teachers in laboratory operations, and ensure safety compliance. A Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience are required. This role offers benefits including free tuition for eligible employees' children, health insurance, and yearly bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a relevant lab environment.
• Experience in education and managing lab resources.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and maintain specialized lab equipment and materials.
• Assist students and teachers in lab operations.
• Enforce safety protocols in the lab.
• Support student-led research projects.
• Manage inventory and supplies for the lab.

Skills

Lab Management & Maintenance

Technical Support

Research Assistance

Safety & Compliance

Inventory Management

Use of spectrophotometers

Use of PCR machines

Advanced Microscopy

Cell Culture

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Human Resources Coordinator at American Heritage Schools - Palm Beach Campus

AHS-Palm Beach Campus is looking for a full time Lab/Research Assistant.

This unique role involves supporting our science programs from grades 6-12. The ideal candidate will leverage their background in demanding research environments to ensure our facilities and resources are ready for complex student experiments and research projects. Candidate must have a background in education. Minimum a Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Lab Management & Maintenance: Prepare, organize, and maintain specialized equipment, chemicals, and materials for biology, chemistry, and physics labs
• Technical Support: Assist students and teachers with the setup, operation of labs.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce and maintain strict safety protocols, ensuring the lab meets standards for safety, handling, and waste disposal.
• Research Assistance: Provide technical and logistical support for student-led independent research projects, including methodology design, data collection, and equipment procurement.
• Inventory & Ordering: Manage inventory of specialized supplies and initiate timely orders to prevent research delays.

Experience in using spectrophotometers, PCR machines, advanced microscopes and cell culture a plus.

Benefits

• 100% free tuition for all employees’ eligible children *
• 50% discount for Summer Education for employees’ eligible children
• Free Summer Day Camp for employees’ eligible children while working over the summer.
• Free early care & after-care for employees’ eligible children while working
• Yearly cash bonuses
• 401K with partial employer match after a year of employment
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Pet Insurance options
• Short-term & Long-term Disability options
• Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• Affordable Company housing when available
• Additional earnings available through Tutoring Department and Summer Education Programs
• Free Continuing Education available

* This benefit is based on space availability and child acceptance to the school.

AHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Employee understands that other tasks or duties may be added or assigned from time to time, in the discretion of the administration. The School reserves the right to modify, change, or amend this job description at any time. This is not a contract of employment. If you are employed under a contract with the School, you should refer to your contract regarding specific terms outlined therein concerning the duration of your employment. This job description supplements your duties and responsibilities. This job description does not alter your “at-will” status.