Urban Horticulture Lab Assistant - Educational Support

Farmingdale State College; Village of Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmingdale State College in Farmingdale, NY seeks a Laboratory Assistant to prepare lab space and materials for sessions, assist faculty and students, and ensure a clean, safe and organized teaching environment.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, preparing solutions and plant materials, and providing hands-on support during lab activities, followed by proper cleanup after sessions conclude.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating and overseeing lab sessions.
• Ability to work with faculty and students in a teaching lab.

Responsibilities

• Set up laboratory equipment and materials prior to a laboratory session
• Prepare solutions and plant materials as needed
• Assist faculty and students during laboratory sessions
• Clean up after laboratory session is complete

Skills

Lab management

Student assistance

Education

Bachelor's degree in horticulture, plant science, biology, or a related field

Job description

Job Description:

The Department of Urban Horticulture and Design is currently seeking part-time Instructional Support Assistants to assist with its lab sections. Responsibilities will include setting up laboratory equipment and materials prior to a laboratory session, preparing solutions and plant materials as needed, assisting faculty and students during laboratory sessions, and cleaning up after the laboratory session is complete.

Location: Farmingdale, NY Category: Professional Part-Time Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Thu Jul 9 2026 Job Description:

The Department of Urban Horticulture and Design is currently seeking part-time Instructional Support Assistants to assist with its lab sections. Responsibilities will include setting up laboratory equipment and materials prior to a laboratory session, preparing solutions and plant materials as needed, assisting faculty and students during laboratory sessions, and cleaning up after the laboratory session is complete.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's degree in horticulture, plant science, biology, or a related field.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience managing lab sections and working with students and faculty.
  
  

Additional Information

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