Laboratory Assistant (FWS ONLY)

Massachusetts Bay Community College; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established community college seeks a motivated student employee to assist in maintaining biology and chemistry laboratories. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to engage in hands-on laboratory work while supporting a vibrant educational community. Ideal candidates will be enrolled students with a strong academic record and a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment. Join a team dedicated to equity and excellence in education, and gain valuable experience in a collaborative setting that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled MassBay student with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Strong organizational skills and familiarity with basic laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in laboratory maintenance including cleaning and organization.
• Help prepare materials for laboratory classes and manage inventory.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Familiarity with basic laboratory equipment

Microsoft Excel

Education

Currently enrolled MassBay student

GPA of 2.5 or higher

Job description

Department: Dean of Science and Engineering

Location: Wellesley Hills

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region’s economic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply to join our community.

Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant and inclusiveeducational community and have a desire and ability to work with a diversepopulation. This is a part-time, studentemployment position with no benefits. This student employee will assist the STEMLaboratory Manager and Safety Compliance Officer and their designee in theoperation and maintenance of the biology and chemistry laboratories, and theassociated preparation spaces.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist in laboratory maintenance including:

- Assisting with laboratory cleaning, organization, and stocking of supplies;

-Assisting with putting up safety signage;

• Assist with inventory operations;
• Assist in preparing materials for laboratory classes.

Commitment toEquity:

• Support MassBay’s commitment to the Equity Agenda;
• Support MassBay’s commitment to being anti-racist; embracing a community free of bias and inequality;
• Engage in conversations with the community regarding best practices within the discipline or programmatic related to equity and inclusion.
  

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.

All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates diversity.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a currently enrolled MassBay student;
• Academically successful/GPA of 2.5 or higher;
• Consistent and reliable work habits;
• Quick learner and motivated;
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Familiarity with basic laboratory equipment;
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel.
  

PreferredQualifications:

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action and workforce diversity;
• Experience working in a diverse environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with underserved students.
  

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $19 per hour

Position Type: Student Employee

To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application.

PLEASENOTE: We require students who are eligible to file a FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)to have one on file, beforethey are hired or continue employment.

This is a grant funded position, and position is contingent on funding.

Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.

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