Science Laboratory Assistant

CT State Community College; Connecticut; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Science Laboratory Assistant to ensure a safe and productive laboratory environment. This role involves setting up and maintaining lab equipment, preparing chemical solutions, and supporting faculty in educational experiments. The ideal candidate will have an associate degree and relevant lab experience, along with strong communication and IT skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a diverse academic community while enhancing your laboratory skills in a supportive environment. Join a team dedicated to fostering an engaging and safe learning experience for students.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and relevant lab experience required.
• Must have skills in lab equipment setup and chemical handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense solutions for lab classes.
• Maintain and operate lab equipment safely.
• Assist instructors in conducting educational experiments.

Skills

Laboratory Equipment Setup

Chemical Preparation and Disposal

Chemical Hygiene Knowledge

Communication Skills

Information Technology Literacy

Education

Associate Degree in a Related Field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Details:

The CT State Community College is developing a pool of applicants for potential part-time Science Laboratory Assistant positions. (Up to 17 hours per week).

These positions are on continuous recruitment and are filled on an as-needed basis, depending on specific department needs. You will only be contacted if there is a current need at the campus you indicated on your application and have met the qualifications/skills and experience that are required for the position. Your applications will stay active for 1 year.

Location:

Multiple Campuses
**This position is not remote**

Please note that currently, not all campuses have an opening; however, we are accepting applications for all campuses within the CT State Community College.

Position Summary:

Working under the supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor or other administrator, the Science Laboratory Assistant provides critical assistance to the Laboratory Supervisor and faculty by setting up, maintaining, and operating one or more assigned academic labs or centers. The Science Laboratory Assistant’s main function is to ensure a safe, productive, and well-prepared educational laboratory environment.

Example of Job Duties:

• 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.
• Maintain lab safety bulletin board.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree in a related field and relevant laboratory experience.

Successful Candidate must have or must possess:

• Experience setting up, arranging, and testing lab equipment, apparatus, and materials.
• Experience in preparing, dispensing and disposing of chemicals and reagent materials.
• Knowledge of Chemical Hygiene Plans.

Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. Experience with reflective, interactive, culturally responsive pedagogical teaching techniques is expected. They should have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in a college lab setting.
• Experience working with faculty, staff, and students.

Salary:

$34.06 hourly.

Application Instructions:

To apply, you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered, and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

Background Screening:

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination:

CSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record.

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F