Science Lab Student Assistant – On-Campus

Roxbury Community College; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Roxbury Community College is seeking a Science Laboratory Student Assistant to support RCC's science laboratories on campus. The student assists with organization of equipment, restocking consumables, and keeping labs safe and instruction-ready.

The position is part-time, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, with up to 18.5 hours per week, and requires Federal Work-Study eligibility. Training covers safety, handling, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled RCC student eligible for Federal Work-Study.
• Must be in good academic and disciplinary standing.
• Ability and willingness to comply with laboratory safety procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to balance work schedule with academic responsibilities.
• Reliable, dedicated, and able to independently complete assigned structured tasks after training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize routine laboratory supplies and instructional materials under staff direction.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of approved teaching-lab activities when directed and supervised.
• Clean, label, store, and inventory non-hazardous materials and equipment according to procedures.
• Maintain routine inventory, supply, and lab-preparation records.
• Report spills, damaged equipment, missing materials, or safety concerns to staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Time management

Reliability

Job description

Roxbury Community College is seeking a Science Laboratory Student Assistant to support RCC's science laboratories on campus. The student assists with organization of equipment, restocking consumables, and keeping labs safe and instruction-ready.

The position is part-time, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, with up to 18.5 hours per week, and requires Federal Work-Study eligibility. Training covers safety, handling, and reporting.