Science Lab Assistant

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers at Northern VA Community College—Annandale Campus—seeks a part-time Science Lab Assistant to support the Division of MSTB with laboratory and administrative duties.

The role involves setting up experiments, managing materials and inventory, ensuring safety compliance, and assisting instructors with lab operations. Some evenings and weekends may be 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.
• Detail oriented, customer service skills and phone etiquette.

Responsibilities

• Set up science laboratory experiments across biology, chemistry, physics, and geology.
• Oversee inventory, including repair, surplus, and disposal when necessary.
• Keep labs clean and organized.
• Collaborate with instructors and laboratory staff on location and storage of materials.
• Perform routine office support activities related to lab operations.
• Maintain and repair equipment as needed.
• Coordinate with materials ordering lists and processes.
• Occasional evening and weekend work.

Skills

Lab safety

Collaborative work

Time management

Attention to detail

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Title: Science Lab Assistant

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Fairfax County - 059

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $18/hr

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Job Description

General Description

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Required KSAs

• 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.