Part-Time Lab Assistant — Student, Life & Physical Sciences

Post University; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Post University in Waterbury, CT is seeking a Lab Assistant (Student Worker) to support the Life and Physical Sciences Department on campus.

This role provides hands-on experience assisting faculty and lab instructors, preparing materials, and helping maintain a safe, organized laboratory environment. Approximately 10 hours per week, academic year 2026-2027.

Open to Post University students only.

Qualifications

• Completed at least one high school laboratory science course.
• Enrolled in a college laboratory science course (completion of a college lab course preferred).
• Reliable, responsible, and able to work independently.
• Comfortable handling laboratory glassware and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and fellow student assistants.
• Majoring in a laboratory science program at Post University (Biology minors encouraged).

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty and lab instructors with preparing materials and setting up laboratory experiments.
• Clean and organize laboratory equipment, glassware, and workspaces.
• Help maintain an efficient and safe laboratory environment.
• Complete other department-related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Lab setup

Material prep

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school science course

College lab course

Tools

Laboratory glassware

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Post University in Waterbury, CT is seeking a Lab Assistant (Student Worker) to support the Life and Physical Sciences Department on campus.

This role provides hands-on experience assisting faculty and lab instructors, preparing materials, and helping maintain a safe, organized laboratory environment. Approximately 10 hours per week, academic year 2026-2027.

Open to Post University students only.