Science Lab Assistant

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

NOVA's Annandale Campus Laboratory Assistant role provides essential lab and administrative support to the MSTB division. You will help manage materials, inventory, safety compliance, and repair of equipment across biology, chemistry, geology, and physics labs, while handling record keeping and routine office duties.

The position supports instructors, maintains organized labs, and may require evening/weekend hours as needed. A collaborative, detail‑oriented team player is ideal.

Qualifications

• Experience in chemistry and/or preparing science laboratory materials.
• Experience with maintaining chemical and/or equipment inventory.
• Familiarity with basic software programs, including Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Set up science laboratory experiments, may include biology chemistry, physics, and geology labs.
• Oversee all aspects of inventory, including proper repair, surplus, and disposal when necessary.
• Keeping labs clean and organized.
• Work collaboratively with other laboratory staff.
• Performs routine office support activities.
• Applies knowledge of basic office practices, procedures and equipment (customer service, telephone computer, copier).
• Cooperates with and assists instructors with location and storage of laboratory materials.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair of equipment.
• All items are returned to proper storage areas when no longer in use.
• Lists of required materials are given to the person in charge of ordering.
• Work some evenings and weekends.

Skills

Laboratory safety

Team collaboration

Time management

Detail oriented

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Working Title Science Lab Assistant Role Title Trainer Instructor I Role Code 29111-FP FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number 280W1722 Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-Provost Annandale Work Location Fairfax County - 059 Hiring Range $18/hr Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 5-Paraprofessionals Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

Employee is expected to work up to 29 hrs per week with flexible schedule for evening and weekend.

General Description

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The purpose of this position is to provide laboratory and administrative support to the Division of Mathematics, Sciences, Technologies, and Business (MSTB) at the Annandale Campus. The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for assisting with the management, inventory, preparation, and maintenance of laboratory materials and equipment used in a variety of science courses, including biology, chemistry, geology, and physics. In addition to laboratory responsibilities, the Laboratory Assistant performs administrative duties related to record keeping, inventory tracking, safety compliance, and other operational needs of the division.

Duties And Tasks

• Set up science laboratory experiments, may include biology chemistry, physics, and geology labs
• Oversee all aspects of inventory, including proper repair, surplus, and disposal when necessary
• Keeping labs clean and organized
• Work collaboratively with other laboratory staff
• Performs routine office support activities
• Applies knowledge of basic office practices, procedures and equipment (customer service, telephone computer, copier)
• Cooperates with and assists instructors with location and storage of laboratory materials
• Performs routine maintenance and repair of equipment
• All items are returned to proper storage areas when no longer in use
• Lists of required materials are given to the person in charge of ordering
• Work some evenings and weekends.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and the proper handling of chemicals and equipment
• Ability to work in a collaborative work environment with a team
• Time management and organizational skills Ability to learn new technologies
• Ability to work well under supervision
• Detail oriented skills
• Customer service skills and phone etiquette

Required Qualifications

• Experience in chemistry and/or preparing science laboratory materials
• Experience and familiarity with basic software programs, including Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with maintaining chemical and/or equipment inventory

Additional Considerations

• Experience in chemistry and/or preparing laboratory materials for college-level science classes.

Operation of a State Vehicle

No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

Additional Information

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.

At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.

We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit www.nvcc.edu.

NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.

We provide comprehensive background check and verification procedures. Background Check Statement Disclaimer The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.