Science Laboratory Assistant

Connecticut State Community College; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) seeks a Laboratory Assistant to support daily campus lab operations, prep for courses, and assist instructors in the mid-shift. The position is part-time up to 17 hours per week, on-site at CT State Housatonic in Bridgeport, with routine lab setup, safety practices, and inventory management.

The role requires an associate degree and relevant lab experience, with opportunities to train student assistants and contribute to a vibrant, diverse

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field.
• Relevant laboratory experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Prepares sterile media, reagents, stains and chemicals following lab manuals.
• Maintains microorganisms and living specimens for sessions.
• Sets up and tests lab equipment and materials for classes.
• Assists instructors and supervises student lab assistants.
• Ensures safety and proper disposal of lab supplies.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Associate's degree in a related field

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.

For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State

Position Details

• Posted: August 5, 2026
• Level: Educational Assistant
• Employment Type: Temporary position, non-tenure track position
• Hours: Part-time up to 17 hours per week
• Anticipated Start Date: September 2026
• Work Location: CT State Housatonic (900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport, CT 06604)
• Work Modality: On site; Position is not remote
• Closing Date: Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by August 19, 2026.

Position Summary

The Lab Assistant provides support to daily operations of the campus laboratories. The Science Laboratory Assistant' provides lab tech support and prep for courses during the middle of the day and into evenings (Mid-Shift).

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepares sterile media, reagents, stains, chemicals, standards, etc., in accordance with the protocols in the laboratory preparation manuals
• Maintains microorganisms and other living specimens as required
• Maintains viability and quality control of bacterial cultures used during consecutive laboratory sessions
• Prepares and dispenses solutions and chemical materials used for laboratory classes which may include reagents, chemicals, acids, bases, buffers, and stains
• Setting up, arranging, and testing lab equipment, apparatus, and materials
• Adapting equipment and materials to specific learning objectives set by faculty
• Planning and preparing equipment and materials for future lab sessions
• Performing routine cleaning and maintenance of lab equipment and arranging for repairs and service from outside vendors
• Observing standards of safety in the setup, operation, and disposal of lab supplies and equipment
• Tracking laboratory inventory, preparing requisitions for required laboratory materials when necessary
• Maintains materials safety data sheets (MSDS) for all department chemicals and products
• Assisting instructors in conducting educational experiments, providing instruction and demonstration when necessary
• Supervising student lab assistants employed by the department by providing training and work direction
• Dispose of all chemical waste, per Chemical Hygiene Plan and Department of Public Health
• Ability to lift 30+ pounds
• Set up and breakdown laboratory classes
• Maintain lab cleanliness
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor

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

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in a related field

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Relevant laboratory experience
• 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)

Salary

• $37.74 hourly

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.

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.