Science Lab Supervisor

Connecticut State Community College; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 61,760 - 75,485; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave policies

Comprehensive health insurance choices

Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Connecticut State Community College seeks a Science Lab Supervisor to oversee all laboratory operations supporting science courses. The role includes managing labs, prep rooms, storage, and the hazardous waste site, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient lab environments.

The position partners with the Department Chair and Director to align with safety objectives, oversees equipment maintenance, budgeting, and procurement, and serves as Biological and Chemical Hygiene Officer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field plus 2+ years of related experience and 1+ year supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory safety management, hazardous waste, and chemical/biological hygiene compliance.
• Experience with budget management, procurement, and vendor coordination.
• Ability to prepare labs and maintain organized instructional spaces.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and leadership for laboratory operations and staff.
• Oversee laboratory preparation and turnover for instructional labs.
• Ensure safety, hazardous waste, and compliance with biological/chemical hygiene standards.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair of specialized equipment used in labs.
• Manage department budgets and procurement activities.
• Document data and manage records for instructional programs.

Skills

Laboratory safety management

Equipment operation & maintenance

Budget management

Laboratory preparation & organization

Diversity & inclusion

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

Position Details

Posted: July 23, 2026

Level: Community College Professional 17, 12-month, tenure track position

Employment Type: Standard

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Anticipated Start Date: October 2026

Work Location: CT State Capital (950 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103)

Work Modality: On-site; Position is not remote

Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

The Science Lab Supervisor oversees all laboratory operations supporting science courses each semester, including the management of laboratories, preparation rooms, storage and study areas, and the designated hazardous waste site. The role includes ordering materials and supplies, collaborating with the Department Chair on budget management, and preparing labs to ensure timely and accurate setup for instructional activities. In addition, the Science Lab Supervisor serves as the department’s Biological Hygiene Officer and Chemical Hygiene Officer, ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and institutional safety regulations while maintaining a safe, efficient, and well-organized laboratory environment.

This position operates in close coordination with the CT State Director of Environmental Health and Safety, ensuring alignment between academic laboratory operations and CT State environmental health and safety objectives.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, Department Chair, Division Director, Associate Dean, Dean, School Dean or other administrator, the Science Lab Supervisor is responsible for these duties through effective performance in these essential duties:

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervision and Leadership
• Laboratory Preparation and Turnover Management
• Safety, Hazardous Waste, and Compliance (including Biological and Chemical Hygiene Officer responsibilities)
• Coordination of Specialized Equipment Maintenance and Repair
• Budget and Procurement
• Documentation and Data Management

Additional responsibilities include:

• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
• Service on assigned committees and task forces
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field together with two (2) or more years of related experience and one (1) or more years of supervisory experience; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Laboratory safety management, including hazardous waste, biological hygiene, and chemical hygiene compliance
• Scientific equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Budget management, procurement, and vendor coordination
• Laboratory preparation and organization to support instructional programs
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal certification or training in Chemical Hygiene Officer and/or Biological Safety Officer practices

Salary and Benefits

• Salary $68,623 approximate annual

CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

Selection Process

After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline.

The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection.

Background Screening

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups.

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or [e-mail].

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.