Lab Assistant

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Student Part-Time Waterbury, CT, US 8 days ago Requisition ID: 3387 Lab Assistant (Student Worker) Location: Post University Main Campus, MacDermid Hall Supervisor: Laura Bailey, Associate Program Chair of Life and Physical Sciences & Lab Manager Hours: Approximately 10 hours per week Pay: Minimum Wage Duration: Academic Year 2026-2027 (year-round opportunity) About the Role As a Lab Assistant, you'll help support the daily operations of the Life and Physical Sciences Department (LPSD). This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience working in a laboratory environment while supporting faculty, instructors, and fellow students. What You’ll Do Assist faculty and lab instructors with preparing materials and setting up laboratory and field activities Clean and organize laboratory equipment, glassware, and workspaces Help maintain an efficient and safe laboratory environment Complete other department-related tasks as assigned Qualifications To be successful in this role, you should: Have completed at least one high school laboratory science course Be currently enrolled in a college laboratory science course (completion of a college lab course is preferred) Be reliable, responsible, and able to work independently Be comfortable handling laboratory glassware and equipment Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and fellow student assistants Preferably be majoring in a laboratory science program at Post University (Biology minors are also encouraged to apply) What You’ll Gain This position offers valuable hands-on experience in laboratory operations, including: Laboratory and field experiment setup Equipment preparation and use Laboratory safety practices and procedures Professional skills in organization, teamwork, and communication This opportunity is open to Post University students only. #J-18808-Ljbffr